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Publisher: For Dummies

Kensuke Okabayashi

2009

English

ISBN-10: 0470390735

ISBN-13: 978-0470390733

384 Pages

PDF

18.29 MB



Figure Drawing For Dummies appeals to both new art students and veteran artists who find it difficult to proportionally draw the human form. The illustrations and examples in Figure Drawing For Dummies are designed to help readers capture this elusive figure.



Your Hands-on a Guide to drawing the human figure and bringing it to life



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