Understanding caricature : an artist's practical guide to creating portraits with personality /
Houston, Greg, 1966-
Understanding caricature : an artist's practical guide to creating portraits with personality / Greg Houston. - First edition. - 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes index.
"Caricature is a form of portraiture and, while they share the same goal to tell the viewer something about the subject, a standard portrait is essentially reportage or a recitation of facts where the caricature is a wacky story. The portrait tends to depict the reality of the subject where the caricature exaggerates those details to heighten the appearance and (very often) to make a statement or point about the subject. Understanding Caricature takes an in-depth look at this specific sub-specialty of illustration using artwork from the author and as well dozens of practicing illustrators working today, with insights into the art and business of the genre"--
9781580935647 1580935648
2020045124
GBC146953 bnb
020141006 Uk
Caricature--Technique.
Understanding caricature : an artist's practical guide to creating portraits with personality / Greg Houston. - First edition. - 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes index.
"Caricature is a form of portraiture and, while they share the same goal to tell the viewer something about the subject, a standard portrait is essentially reportage or a recitation of facts where the caricature is a wacky story. The portrait tends to depict the reality of the subject where the caricature exaggerates those details to heighten the appearance and (very often) to make a statement or point about the subject. Understanding Caricature takes an in-depth look at this specific sub-specialty of illustration using artwork from the author and as well dozens of practicing illustrators working today, with insights into the art and business of the genre"--
9781580935647 1580935648
2020045124
GBC146953 bnb
020141006 Uk
Caricature--Technique.