MEET THE AUTHOR
Since its publication in 1990, "THE ARTISTS COMPLETE GUIDE TO FACIAL EXPRESSION" has become the standard reference for creative professionals concerned with the artistic depiction of facial expression. Digital artists have used the copious illustrations and descriptive text to develop uniquely expressive character creations for iconic movies such as Shrek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Dragonheart. Enthusiastic readers include cartoonists, portrait + forensic artists, actors, clowns, puppeteers, art directors, special ed teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists + plastic surgeons.
Faigin's book has sold over 200,000 copies in seven languages and is now available digitally.
In addition, Faigin writes a Facial Expression BLOG discussing his more recent observations and research on facial expressions in photographs, illustrations, movie stills, cartoons, fine art---even Olympic mascots and pareidolia. See the Index below to locate topics of interest.
INDEX | FACIAL EXPRESSION BLOG
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Demonstrating on a digital tablet, Faigin offers riggers and CG artists in media studios and college students in animation programs in-person and live-streamed Facial Expression trainings and consulting.
