Complete Life Drawing Course
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Book Overview
"Lively and accessible...progressing nicely from quick-pose sketches to more ambitious interpretations of both the character and the form of the person one is drawing...covers a variety of media and explores light and shadow, clothing and drapery....[Constance's] use of cropping, pastels, collage, and monotypes attests to her preference for creative expressions....an outstanding book for public libraries."- Library Journal.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0806944293
ISBN13:9780806944296
Release Date:December 2001
Publisher:Sterling Publishing (NY)
Length:176 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.8" x 11.6"
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Art Arts, Music & Photography Drawing Education & Reference Figure Drawing Study & TeachingCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
concise and informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
It presents a lot of information very succintly. The book begins with a section on the human body: bones, muscles, movements and balance and progresses into 8 lessons on learning the basics of catching the nude form. It then provides 8 lessons on various ways to draw light (including a couple that have been covered in a basic design class I am taking), 8 lessons in picture making, and additional projects to try.I have also been attending a figure drawing group, and have found the instruction contained herein is invaluable to understanding what 'information' is needed for short poses and long poses, and all of the ways one can accurately capture the essence of the human form.
Bravo!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Wonderfully done! Starts out with basic anatomy and proportions and shows how these translate in a moving figure. Large clear photos cover both male and female anatomy. The majority of the book is then dedicated to teaching you to develop your own style through various media and then critique your work. A brilliant book for both beginning and intermediate artists. Would be cheap at twice the price. A definate must have!
A great how to book for figures and life drawing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I wish I'd found this book before I'd bought other, less complete and helpful ones! This book shows techniques and all media and is a bargain! I was glad I got it to review before I took a figure drawing class because it helped me to do much better.
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