Description
Book SynopsisLife Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses—standing, sitting, lying down—but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Author
Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities,
Life Drawing for Artists shows how to
build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks, such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control.
You'll focus on different skills while working on both
quick timed drawings and
longer detailed drawings. The book covers important topics, such as drawing
different views, understanding
perspective,
foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with
various lighting conditions. The examples and tutorials explore virtually
every pose scenario, as well as many
active and dynamic movements.
Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing.
The
For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.
Table of ContentsPreface
Chapter 1 Foundation
The Purpose of Figure Drawing
The Structure of a Life Drawing Session
Recommended Materials
Using Your Materials
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Life Drawing
Making Marks
The Concept of Gesture
Construction
Two-Dimensional Shapes
Three-Dimensional Shapes
Introduction to Shading, Light, and Shadow
Chapter 3 The Drawing Process
Overview of the Drawing Process
Anatomical Landmarks
Starting with the Head
Drawing the Torso
How to Draw One- and Two-Minute Poses
How to Draw Three- and Five-Minute Poses
How to Draw Ten-Minute Poses
How to Draw Twenty-Minute Poses
Chapter 4 Side View and Perspective
Side View Techniques and Strategies
How to Draw the Figure in Perspective
Chapter 5 Exercises and Self-Study 150
Recommended Exercises
Part 1: Drawing from Life and Observation
Part 2: Dexterity Exercises
Part 3: Old Master Studies
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
