Sketchits

ART • TECHNIQUES • DRAWING

Sketchits!

FACES & FASHION

GOT COLOR?

Just Add Lines!

Introducing an entirely new approach to drawing!

With more than 7 million copies of his books in print, Christopher Hart is the world’s best-selling author of how-to-draw books.

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Draw and Complete 100+ COLOR TEMPLATES

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ISBN: 978-1-942021-49-0

Mixed Media Resources

$12.95 U.S. • $14.95 Canada

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With page after page of inspiration and sketching practice, as well as drawing tips and techniques from Christopher Hart, Sketchits! Faces & Fashion is the fun and easy way to jump-start your creativity!

Sketchits! FACES & FASHION

Sketchits! Faces & Fashion provides more than 100 color images to use as guides for creating your own original characters. By drawing facial features, hair, clothing patterns, accessories, and more, you can bring dozens of color templates of faces and figures to life.

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Sketchits!

Sketchits!

FACES & FASHION Draw and Complete 100+ COLOR TEMPLATES

Mixed Media Resources New York

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An imprint of Mixed Media Resources 104 West 27th Street New York, NY 10001 Colorwork by VIRGINIA ROMO

I’d like to thank Virginia Romo for contributing her talents to this book.

—Christopher Hart

Editorial Director JOAN KRELLENSTEIN Senior Editor MICHELLE BREDESON Managing Editor LAURA COOKE Art Director IRENE LEDWITH Editorial Assistant JACOB SEIFERT Production J. ARTHUR MEDIA _________________________ Vice President TRISHA MALCOLM Publisher CAROLINE KILMER Creative Director JOE VIOR Production Manager DAVID JOINNIDES President ART JOINNIDES Chairman JAY STEIN Copyright © 2017 by Art Studio, LLC All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage-and-retrieval systems—without permission of the publisher.

ISBN: 978-1-942021-49-0 Printed in China.

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Contents INTRODUCTION ............................... 6 SAMPLE SKETCHITS ..................... .8 SKETCHITS! FACES ....................... 10

Drawing Eyes................................ 12 noses and lips.............................. 14 styling Hair................................. 16 SKETCHITS! FASHION................. 48

Drawing Creases and Folds........... 50 Adding Patterns.......................... 52 Accessorize!................................. 54

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Introduction If you’re like me, you love to draw.

I’ve illustrated many art instruction books that have helped aspiring artists learn to draw various genres and subjects. Recently, an idea struck me for a new and exciting approach to drawing. I was sitting in a café in Paris. It was a beautiful fall day. Or maybe it was Brooklyn and kind of drizzly. The point is that it occurred to me that creative people love to draw, not just color. (Now that I think about it, it was Brooklyn.)

But they also like seeing their work in color. So I thought, what if instead of coloring within existing lines, like in a coloring book, you drew your lines over existing colors, resulting in a complete, full-color drawing? That would instantly bring your drawings to life!

To give the book style, I chose fashion for its theme.

This book will give you a variety of color templates, so you can customize your drawings. You can draw the faces and figures any way you like. And you don’t have to stay exactly within the outlines of the color templates. They’re only suggestions. I’ll give you some tips on drawing facial features, creases and folds, and patterns. And throughout the book, I’ve included examples of how I might complete the drawings, to get you inspired.

It’s an exciting new way to draw, at home, in Paris, or even Brooklyn.

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Original color template

My drawing

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Sample Sketchits You’re a creative individual. Your way of drawing will express itself differently from anyone else’s. To demonstrate, I asked several artists to draw over two different color templates. Each came up with his or her individual take on the subject matter.

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Sketchits!

FACES

Starting a drawing with a blank

face can be intimidating. Before we jump into it, I’ll share some hints and tips for drawing the features—eyes, nose, and lips— and adding details to the hair.

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Draw ing Eyes

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Basic Eye

Sample Eye Shapes

Almond Eye Front View The female eye is almond-shaped with thin, arching eyebrows. The eyelashes brush softly to one side.

The top eyelid has a subtle curve that is emphasized by the sweep of the eyelashes.

Slender Eye The top eyelid hides more of the pupil for a sexy look.

Side View In profile, the eyelashes extend significantly forward and backward. The eyebrow arches from high to low.

Round Eye This is a cute, pert look. Feather the eyelashes around the eye.

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I drew the eyes a bit oversized here to make them the focal point of the face. Heavy eyeliner, long, thick lashes, and arched eyebrows complete the striking look.

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She’s facing forward, but that doesn’t mean that her eyes have to. You can draw her glancing to the left or to the right.

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My turn!

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Draw the headband at an angle

Cup the face in the palm and bend the fingers

Long lines work better than choppy ones

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The slight indication of a part in her hair shows where the middle of her face is in this 3/4 view.

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Creases in Sleeves

Folds in pants and boots generally occur at the ankles, where the material gathers, and where there’s a lot of stress—such as at the crotch and the knees.

Creases in sleeves generally radiate outward from the point of compression.

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Folds in Tops Some folds swing back and forth diagonally.

Hanging drapery does this, but so do folds that run across the body. The folds are more pronounced when the fabric is twisted, tight, or compressed.

Notice how the subtle creases at the elbows, knees, ankles, and elsewhere make the drawing look relaxed and lifelike.

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Define the angle of the shoulders

A dramatic, low-cut neckline gives it an expensive look. I could hardly afford to draw this dress.

Draw a few crease lines at the hips, where the pose shifts

My turn!

This figure is quite dynamic; the head and the hips both tilt in an exaggerated pose.

The color was applied in vertical strokes to emphasize the dramat ic length of the dress.

Layer the folds at the hem

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This casual outfit makes it look as though she just threw something together. Don’t try this at home.

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Here’s a tip: If you add a shadow on the wall behind each lower leg, she’ll appear more lifelike.

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Look for these other great titles from Christopher Hart!

Available wherever books are sold and at sixthandspringbooks.com

Connect with Christopher on Facebook at facebook.com/CARTOONS.MANGA

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ART • TECHNIQUES • DRAWING

Sketchits!

FACES & FASHION

GOT COLOR?

Just Add Lines!

Introducing an entirely new approach to drawing!

With more than 7 million copies of his books in print, Christopher Hart is the world’s best-selling author of how-to-draw books.

Sketchits_Cover_2_6_17_Final.indd 1

Draw and Complete 100+ COLOR TEMPLATES

E

AN 7 M TH IL

N LIO

ISBN: 978-1-942021-49-0

Mixed Media Resources

$12.95 U.S. • $14.95 Canada

MO R

With page after page of inspiration and sketching practice, as well as drawing tips and techniques from Christopher Hart, Sketchits! Faces & Fashion is the fun and easy way to jump-start your creativity!

Sketchits! FACES & FASHION

Sketchits! Faces & Fashion provides more than 100 color images to use as guides for creating your own original characters. By drawing facial features, hair, clothing patterns, accessories, and more, you can bring dozens of color templates of faces and figures to life.

BEST SELLING AUTHOR BO

OKS SOLD

2/6/17 1:22 PM