“A drawing will never be exactly like the subject, and it doesn’t need to be. It is a drawing, after all, with feelings perhaps!” ~ Oliver Sin
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In the following instructional video, renowned illustrator Oliver Sin shares the only charcoal you should use, his favorite measuring tool, his face-shape secret, and his proven values approach that makes your portraits seem three-dimensional. Preview the workshop below, and get your copy here today to learn how to draw realistic portraits.
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