The Mad Art Of Caricature

MAD magazine illustrator Tom Richmond teaches how to draw caricatures, with an emphasis on aspects of the head and face.

Includes hundreds of step-by-step instructions and examples of caricatured subjects that show the art in action.

An in-depth look at the stages of creating a successful caricature.

Guides the reader through the stages of creating a successful caricature.

Discover the fast, fun art of drawing comic portraits! Face Off shows you how to draw life like never before. Caricaturist Harold Hamernik shares the secrets to capturing the sillier side of friends, family, celebrities, strangers—any face that crosses your path. 40 step-by-step demonstrations show you how to sketch whimsical and expressive likenesses while developing your own quick, loose, improvisational style. You'll get expert instruction on: • Drawing eyes, noses, mouths and other features. • Creating portraits in front, three-quarter and profile views. • Adding color to your caricatures, either by hand or via computer—instruction you won't find in any other book! • Tips for making a likeness more masculine (skip the eyelashes), more feminine (lengthen the neck), younger, older, sexier, goofier—all while making a portrait your subject will love. • How to draw hair as two simple lines, why drawing the parts of a face in the same order every time can cut minutes off your work, and tons of other handy tricks of the craft! Practice the simple techniques in this book, then start drawing! It's the most fun you can have with paper, pencils and markers!

Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 13, 2011-Mar. 4, 2012.

Discover the fast, fun art of drawing comic portraits! Face Off shows you how to draw life like never before. Caricaturist Harold Hamernik shares the secrets to capturing the sillier side of friends, family, celebrities, strangers—any face that crosses your path. 40 step-by-step demonstrations show you how to sketch whimsical and expressive likenesses while developing your own quick, loose, improvisational style. You'll get expert instruction on: Drawing eyes, noses, mouths and other features. Creating portraits in front, three-quarter and profile views. Adding color to your caricatures, either by hand or via computer—instruction you won't find in any other book! Tips for making a likeness more masculine (skip the eyelashes), more feminine (lengthen the neck), younger, older, sexier, goofier—all while making a portrait your subject will love. How to draw hair as two simple lines, why drawing the parts of a face in the same order every time can cut minutes off your work, and tons of other handy tricks of the craft! Practice the simple techniques in this book, then start drawing! It's the most fun you can have with paper, pencils and markers!

If you love celebritys and appreciate art this book is for you!. The ultimate Anthony Geoffroy Caricature Collection of World Famous Actors, Singers and celebrities. Laugh your way through 96 pages of hilarious content and innovative QR videos. 140 illustrations, 70 pencil sketches, over 35 video references you can play right from the book. Learn drawing and painting techniques from Anthony and renowned artists Jason Seiler, Court Jones, Dominic Philibert, Wouter Tulp, Patrick Brown, Alberto Russo, Tae Soo-Kim, Jeff Stahl and watch their video portfolios. Become a better artist!. The book will also let you watch the first few minutes of the three video workshops that's available on www.MadArtistPublishing.com and a free Timelapse of Daniel Craig Bond caricature. If you're ready to learn get over to our website and purchase the video workshops with over 6 hours of Video Workshops Include 3 exclusive Video tutorial workshops. See the coloring process from pencil to completion of Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Jack Nicholson, 6 hrs worth of lessons. In Both French and English Languages.