Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe

Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe
Author: Cliff Young
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2012-05-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486136272

Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time-honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. Step by simple step, artists will discover how these garments fit and drape the body at rest and in action. Abundant with detailed illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and how it moves; it also examines the origins of folds in relation to the figure, the effects of pull and crush, action folds, creasing, and more. The result: a keen development of the essential techniques for creating realistic, masterfully rendered drawings of the clothed figure. One of few books on the subject of drawing drapery, this volume was written by a noted artist and instructor. Easy to follow, full of fascinating advice, and highly enjoyable to read, it is sure to become a well-thumbed guide.

The Artist's Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure

The Artist's Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure
Author: Michael Massen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2011
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0823001199

A comprehensive resource on the covered figure introduces clothing and drapery as basic shapes before illustrating how the mechanics of physics can cause them to bend, wrinkle and fold in predictable ways, demonstrating how to use key concepts to render clothing in any medium while citing the examples of masters from Raphael to Walt Disney.

Art of Drawing Clothing on Figures

Art of Drawing Clothing on Figures
Author: G. Cicardi
Publisher: Search Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Art and design
ISBN: 9781782212300

In figurative art, sketching the clothed figure requires a detailed study of the folds of the garment and the way in which fabrics sit in relation to the movement of the human body. In this book, Giovanni Civardi shares his expert advice on how to draw clothing on human figures exploring lighting, perspective and the composition of fabric on the human body. Train yourself to see not just the body, but what surrounds it by using the techniques of chiaroscuro and by observing the tonal characteristics of the fabric texture. This inspirational and easy-to-follow guide will suit beginners as well as more expert artists providing a comprehensive overview of the techniques including advice and suggestions for the practical aspects of drawing from life.

The Figure in Composition

The Figure in Composition
Author: Paul G. Braun
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486298620

A valuable tool for intermediate artists, this volume treats the figure as a unit in the overall composition of a sketch or drawing. Discusses light and shade, draped figures, folds, movement, much more.

It's a Wrap!

It's a Wrap!
Author: Benjamin J Hummel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-05-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641750004

Now you can effortlessly draw fabric folds! An easy-to-read, comprehensive guide on drawing folds for any art student or even art professional! In this conversational and interactive teacher-to-artist workbook, you will learn about: - The structure of folds - Why they behave the way they do - How to recognize the different types of folds - Best practices to immediately start drawing better folds Plus, drawing worksheet pages, illustrated diagrams, and more! "A must have for any educator or beginner. Hummel makes it very easy to understand folds. Short explanations and lots of images to look at help break things down to their basics." - Brizida Ahrnsbrak Online Chair of Illustration Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression

The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression
Author: Gary Faigin
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0307786463

Artists love this book, the definitive guide to capturing facial expressions. In a carefully organized, easy-to-use format, author Gary Faigin shows readers the expressions created by individual facial muscles, then draws them together in a section devoted to the six basic human emotions: sadness, anger, joy, fear, disgust, and surprise. Each emotion is shown in steadily increasing intensity, and Faigin’s detailed renderings are supplemented by clear explanatory text, additional sketches, and finished work. An appendix includes yawning, wincing, and other physical reactions. Want to create portraits that capture the real person? Want to draw convincing illustrations? Want to show the range of human emotion in your artwork? Get The Artist’s Complete Guide to Facial Expression!

9 Heads

9 Heads
Author: Nancy Riegelman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2006
Genre: Fashion design
ISBN:

'9 Heads' is a clear and comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of fashion drawing in black and white. It demonstrates that drawing can be learned by the application of a set of rules and guidelines, together with commitment and practice.

Mastering Drawing the Human Figure

Mastering Drawing the Human Figure
Author: Jack Faragasso
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486841243

This comprehensive handbook for drawing the human figure is by a veteran instructor of the Art Students League of New York. Both a guide and a reference, it is suitable for all: novices, students, and professionals. Numerous illustrations with commentary cover the basic structure of the head and body, light and shade, the proper use of line, conveying action, depicting drapery, and much more.

Drawing the Draped Figure

Drawing the Draped Figure
Author: George B. Bridgman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-03-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486138127

One of the foremost drawing teachers shows how to render seven different kinds of folds: pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert. 200 black-and-white illustrations.

Loves Music, Loves To Dance

Loves Music, Loves To Dance
Author: Mary Higgins Clark
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473505739

Erin and Darcy, answering personal ads as research for a TV show, discover a whole new New York sub-culture - adulterers, con men, the shy and frankly weird, all looking for love. And one man looking for something darker . . . A serial killer who has just got away with murder for fifteen years, and has promised himself just two more . . .