The Practical Guide To Drawing Figures
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| Author | : Barrington Barber |
| Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2014-01-02 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1784042498 |
A stylish, easy-to-use Anatomy reference, this book is an invaluable resource for artists who want to make convincing drawings of the human figure. Clearly annotated diagrams throughout show the detail of the bone structure, the muscle layers and the surface of every part of the body. There is a section on the body in movement, as well as examples after master artists such as Michaelangelo, Ingres and Rubens. The Artist's Workbooks series are practical guides for artists for artists interested in getting to grips with a particular subject.
| Author | : Simon Jennings |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Anatomy, Artistic |
| ISBN | : 9781845333188 |
The human figure is a classic artistic subject - beautiful, inspiring, and challenging to draw. This sourcebook shows the many ways of seeing the figure and offers instruction, advice, and visual inspiration. Also included are tips and techniques on proportion and basic anatomy and the details of the human form. There is an invaluable photographic reference source for a variety of poses and features. This book will help you to shape your own approach and individual style, and allow you to better understand and portray the human body.
| Author | : Barrington Barber |
| Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 110 |
| Release | : 2013-12-12 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1782129308 |
The human figure is one the most challenging subjects for an artist to tackle, but also one of the most rewarding. In this book, author and artists Barrington Barber guides you throuhg the process of drawing figures, from understanding the structure of the skeleton to showing figures in motion. Whether you are an experienced draughtsman or a complete beginner, the inspiring exercises and handy hints in the book will help you achieve the best results. The Artist's Workbooks are practical guides for artists interested in getting to grips with a particular subject. Other books in the series include: - Drawing Animals - Drawing Caricatures - Drawing Landscapes - Drawing Manga - Drawing Portraits - Drawing Still Life - Drawing Techniques
| Author | : Al Gury |
| Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2017-06-13 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0307987191 |
From a leading art instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, a complete survey of drawing as an art form covering its history, materials, and key techniques, alongside step-by-step demonstrations. Foundations of Drawing is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history, aesthetics, methods, and materials of the drawing medium. Throughout, clearly defined demonstrations provide easy access to the practice of drawing as well as the history and development of core drawing techniques. Richly illustrated, the book contains reproductions of the finest master drawings from the fifteenth century to the present. Unlike other drawing instruction books that focus on step-by-step lessons exclusively, Foundations of Drawing provides readers with the context and background to help understand just why these materials and methods are so vital for successful drawing.
| Author | : Richard G. Hatton |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2012-09-19 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 048614643X |
One of the few available guidebooks of its kind, this manual approaches figure drawing from the draftsman's point of view. With a clear focus on surface lines and prominences, step-by-step instructions and over 300 illustrations guide artists in accurately sketching all aspects of the human form in lively action and repose. Beginning with method and proportion, the author discusses the drawing of lines, contours, planes, masses, and rounded forms. Moving on to the individual parts of the body, simple principles of anatomy are applied to demonstrate techniques for sketching the head and neck, the trunk, the upper and lower limbs, and the digits. Expertly rendered figures are shown in various positions and movements, and from all angles, for the most thorough, concise instruction. Brimming with the basic elements necessary for creating quality works of art, Figure Drawing also includes guidance for drawing drapery, revealing the main points of support on the body and the proper way to sketch the folds and forms of garments. Immensely practical and highly readable, it is a manual that artists of every level will turn to again and again.
| Author | : Jack Hamm |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 1983-01-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780399507915 |
A how-to handbook that makes drawing easy. Offers simplified techniques and scores of brand-new hints and helps. Step by step procedures. Hundreds of illustrations.
| Author | : Barrington Barber |
| Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2018-10-25 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1788885880 |
The ability to draw the human figure well is the sign of a good artist. So it is vital to appreciate the body's characteristics and how they influence posture and expression. Drawing Anatomy provides all the information you need to produce the most accurate representations of people. In Drawing Anatomy, teacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this area of art by explaining what the body is made of and then reviews each section of the human figure in detail in separate chapters. • Explains how the body changes with age • Reveals how to portray the body in motion • Teaches how features such as eyes and mouths can vary • Includes information on Latin anatomical names and how they describe different parts of the body
| Author | : Jake Spicer |
| Publisher | : Ilex Press |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2021-07-29 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1781578184 |
*** 'Figure Drawing is structured like an art school course and is every bit as rewarding.' Artists and Illustrators Informative and instructive, this comprehensive guide will give you all the tools you need to draw the human figure, from life and from a screen. While many books focus on just one aspect of figure drawing, this manual unites the skills of observation, expression and understanding in one coherent approach. Beginning with the key principles of observation, Figure Drawing will help you to build a strong foundation of skills to make well-observed, proportionally accurate drawings. As the book progresses you will explore processes and exercises that move beyond the purely observed to express the gesture, form and substance of your model. Photographic and illustrative examples throughout the book support your learning at every step. Clear step-by-step tutorials provide a practical understanding of the key materials, skills and ideas in figure drawing. A comprehensive anatomical reference section, broken down into manageable zones, deepens your knowledge of the human form. The book is a Swiss-bound paperback, designed to lie flat when open and in use.
| Author | : Kagan McLeod |
| Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2019-06-04 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0399581979 |
A lively, colorful figure drawing instruction book that encourages aspiring illustrators to work in ink and watercolor to create quick, confident renderings of diverse, contemporary people. While today's illustrators work primarily in ink and watercolor, figure drawing instruction still tends to emphasize work in pencil. Commercial illustrator Kagan McLeod offers an approach to figure and portrait drawing more in keeping with today's preferred tools and techniques, one that focuses on cultivating spontaneity, energy, and confidence by providing exercises for brush work in ink and watercolor. By breaking figure and portrait drawing into the three major aspects of line, tone, and color and recommending time limits for each exercise, McLeod encourages working fast and fearless, rather than worrying about getting your figures just right. Filled with numerous illustrative examples of diverse, modern people, Draw People Every Day reflects practical, applicable techniques to get you drawing the people you see in the world around you with speed and proficiency.
| Author | : Barrington Barber |
| Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2018-10-25 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1788885910 |
Of all the genres in art, figure drawing is the oldest. From the figures painted on the walls of ancient caves to modern-day representations of everyday people, artists have always sought to perfect their depictions of family, friends, and others around them. In Drawing Figures, teacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this area of art with anatomy and encompasses all aspects of figure drawing, showing you how to make the best of your talents. • Includes information on materials, techniques, and styles • Reviews the human figure in detail • Teaches you how to draw the whole figure, clothed and unclothed • Contains step-by-step drawings and exercises to practise
