Description
Book SynopsisMastering the human form for portraiture is one of the most challenging subjects for a beginning artist to learn. Packed with practical instructions, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, this comprehensive, 144-page drawing book is your essential resource for learning to draw the human form and poses with ease.The Art of Figure Drawing for Beginners features
instruction for learning how to render the head, body, and extremities using very basic shapes, as well as drawing mannequins placed in a variety of configurations. The book's informative,
easy-to-follow content covers
figure drawing essentials, including:
- An overview of basic anatomy
- Natural variations in shape, texture, and proportion
- Helpful techniques for rendering humans in single and group poses
- Information for working with the tools of the trade
Whether you are a beginning artist, art enthusiast, or serious fine art student,
The Art of Figure Drawing for Beginners is
a must-have reference.
The
Collector's Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.
Trade Review"An ideal instructional guide and manual for beginning artists, art enthusiasts, and serious fine art students, The Art of Figure Drawing for Beginners has continuing value for even more experienced artists needing to depict the human form and anatomy in their work." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsForeword Chapter 1: Getting Started Tools and Materials
Basic Techniques
Practice Exercises
Developing a Personal Style
Light and Shadow
Stick Figures
Chapter 2: Poses & Movements Practicing Poses
Step-by-Step Exercise: Standing Figure
Initial Figure Studies
Building on the Stick Figure
Turnarounds
Simple Movements
Chapter 3: Introduction to Anatomy The Human Skeleton
Muscular System
Chapter 4: Drawing the Details Head and Face
Hands and Feet
Drawing Garments
Perspective
Drawing Methods
Chapter 5: Figure Drawing Step by StepChapter 6: Dynamic Motion Running, Jogging, and Sprinting
Studies of Different Sports
Extreme Forces
Action Poses
The Importance of Contours
Movement Patterns
Chapter 7: People with Animals & Objects How to Draw Animals
Horse and Rider
Woman with Dog
People with Objects
Couple with Stroller
Complex Compositions
Chapter 8: People in Groups Dancing Couple
Couple on a Park Bench
Children Playing
Figures in Groups
At the Bus Stop
Chapter 9: Drawing Eclectic Figures Freehand Studies
The Mannequin as Art
Patterns and Textures
Comic Art and Design
About the Artist
