Caricatures

by Alexandra Hughes

Published 4 January 1999

Learn to Draw Caricatures is a new title in the successful Learn to Draw series of instructional step-by-step books for beginners, now with attractive new covers. It covers the four main types of caricatures – portrait, political, stylized and quick-sketch.

Drawing is an essential skill for all artists, and this book makes learning to draw caricatures as simple as possible. All the basics are covered, to provide a sound foundation in technique, while numerous entertaining caricatures and step-by-step drawings show how these are put into practice. The book includes practical information on:

  • tools and equipment
  • basic shapes and proportions
  • facial features and expressions
  • portraying personality
  • using photographs
  • working up sketches
  • symbols and props

Perfect for total beginners, Learn to Draw Caricatures will also be valuable to more experienced artists wanting to improve their caricature drawing skills.