A hands-on reference to drawing the human figure and bringing it to life
Soft Cover - 384 pages - 2009 - 10" x 8.1"
Cover price is $21.99
Want to draw the human body? This step-by-step guide gives you clear instructions and examples coupled with expert tips that show you how to draw the body in a variety of poses. Whether you're a professional illustrator, an art student, or a hobbyist, you'll find the techniques you need to capture the human form.
- Get a grip on the basics — drawing exercises show you how to work with lines, curves, shapes, light, shadows, and blending
- Off to a head start — draw the components of the head, facial features, muscle structure, and hairstyles
- Build the body — examine bone structure and shape, create stick figures, depict muscles, and draw the body in motion
- Strike dynamic and casual poses — from running, jumping, and climbing to sitting, stretching, and more
- Accessorize your figures — draw textures, patterns, and folds, and add basic clothing and shoes
Open the book and find:
- The drawing supplies you need
- How to set up your studio
- The differences between drawing adults and children
- Step-by-step illustrations and examples
- Tips for forming facial expressions
- Advanced drawing techniques, including shading
- How to work with composition and perspective
- Advice on fixing mistakes
- Places to present and archive your work
