Art of Drawing: Drawing Portraits: Faces and Figures

Art of Drawing: Drawing Portraits: Faces and Figures is a practical guide by Giovanni Civardi. This digital edition is delivered as a PDF, available for instant download after purchase. It covers the core skills needed to draw expressive and accurate portraits.

Whether you work in pencil, charcoal, or ink, this book offers a structured approach. It explains anatomy, proportion, lighting, and composition in clear terms. You can begin drawing right away with the included studies and examples.

Book Overview: Art of Drawing

Giovanni Civardi is an experienced portrait painter, illustrator, and teacher. In this volume, he shares the fundamental techniques for drawing faces and figures. The book was first published in Italy in 1994 and later translated into English in 2002 by Search Press.

This instructional title is part of the Art of Drawing series. It is suited for beginners and intermediate artists who want to improve their portraiture.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Step-by-step guidance on drawing portraits from life and photographs.
• Information on tools and materials including pencil, charcoal, ink, and watercolour.
• Practical advice on proportions, anatomy, and capturing a likeness.
• Tips for using lighting, pose, background, and clothing in portraits.
• Special sections on drawing children, women, men, and elderly subjects.
• A collection of portrait studies to inspire your own work.

Why This Book Matters

This book has served as an accessible introduction to portrait drawing for many artists. Civardi’s teaching emphasizes observation and regular practice. It bridges classical drawing principles with practical, real-world methods.

The digital format makes it easy to keep on any device. You can reference it while you draw.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive access to the PDF file. It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices using compatible PDF readers.

You can read it on a laptop, phone, or dedicated e-reader. The file is formatted for standard viewing.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the PDF? Access is provided immediately after purchase. The download link appears on the confirmation page and is also sent by email.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product only. There is no printed book or delivery.

Can I read it on my tablet or phone? Yes. The PDF works with most reading apps, including Kindle and Adobe Reader.

Add this practical guide to your digital library and begin improving your portrait drawings today.