Painting and Drawing Children
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John Norton
Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 57.9 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 150
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Painting and Drawing Children
John Norton’s Painting and Drawing Children is a trusted reference for artists who want to portray young subjects with accuracy and life. This digital edition is presented as a PDF for instant download after purchase, so you can begin studying the techniques immediately.
First published in 1974 and reissued by Dover in 2001, this guide combines anatomical observation with practical studio advice. Norton covers everything from child proportions and facial features to finished compositions in pastel, watercolor, and oil.
Book Overview
The book is organized as a comprehensive course for portrait artists and illustrators. It moves from the anatomy of children and getting to know the sitter, through studio equipment and preliminary sketches, to planning and developing a likeness. Later chapters focus on specific media and end with presentation and professional concerns.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- How children’s proportions, hands, head, and facial features change as they grow.
- Ways to engage young sitters and encourage natural expressions.
- Guidance on lighting, studio setup, easels, and sketchboxes.
- Drawing techniques using line, geometric forms, and varied media.
- Portrait planning, composition, color theory, and pose selection.
- Step-by-step demonstrations in pastel, watercolor, and oil.
- Professional considerations such as fees, exhibitions, and agents.
Why This Book Matters
This text preserves the approach of a working portraitist who taught with clarity. Its practical demonstrations remain relevant for contemporary artists, and the Dover edition keeps a scarce work accessible to new generations of painters and drawers.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 57.9 MB |
| Pages | 150 |
| Language | English |
| Author | John Norton |
| Publisher | Dover Publications, Inc. |
| Original Publisher | Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc. |
| Dover Edition | 2001 |
| Original Publication Year | 1974 |
| ISBN-10 | 0-486-41903-0 |
| Edition | Unabridged republication |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive access to the PDF. It can be used with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading applications.
FAQ
How soon will I receive the book? Access is provided immediately after purchase.
Will a physical copy be mailed? No. This is a digital-only PDF download.
What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile devices.
If you are ready to refine your portraits of children, add this classic manual to your library today.
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