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Drawing the human form requires a complete vocabulary of skills and techniques. In this concise guide to figure drawing, Watson teaches readers, step by step, everything they need to know to master these valuable methods. Separated into two distinct sections, "Elements of Figure Drawing" and "Drawing From the Figure," readers are treated to nearly eighty drawings, paintings, and photographs that build foundational skills and help analyze anatomy,...
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Concise and beautifully illustrated, this guide provides invaluable instruction on the art of pencil drawing. It covers the basics of holding the pencil, applying different strokes, shading, perspective, and the rendering of different textures, as well as the finer points of pictorial composition and drawing from nature. Based on the author's years of experience teaching art students at all levels, this book is ideal for home or class use. Its thirty-six...
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An expert instructor explains how to draw the human hand, noting basic but seldom observed facts dealing with comparative measurements. This volume consists of numerous illustrations depicting the anatomy of the hand and the forearm as well as a portfolio of drawings by Old Masters and contemporary artists, many accompanied by the author's comments.
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Students learn the characteristics of seven different kinds of folds and how to render them, including pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert folds. Mastery of these principles is the key to realistic portrayal of garments. The straightforward, easy-to-follow text is illustrated by the author's own pencil sketches and diagrams. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
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Designed primarily for beginning artists, this excellent reference combines the precise results of the photographed figure with progressive drawings by a noted figure-drawing teacher whose works on anatomy have become classic references for art students. The well-illustrated manual provides painters, illustrators, and sculptors with invaluable instructions on rendering the intricacies of the female figure. George Bridgman's use of photographs and...
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This bumper drawing guide is perfect for artists looking to improve their skills. Whether you want to achieve a likeness of a human subject, frame a landscape to best effect or draw an animal that won't keep still, the advice and examples included here are sure to inspire. Experienced artists Barrington Barber and Peter Gray demonstrate the challenges and rewards in each subject area through tailored step-by-step exercises.
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In this comprehensive guide to the world of drawing, acclaimed teacher Barrington Barber leads you through the major challenges faced by every artist. “The Complete Book of Drawing Skills’ shows you how to recognize form and shape, tackle perspective and imbue your subjects with expression.
Chapters dedicated to the major themes of still life, landscape, portraits and figures deal with the specific challenges raised by these subjects. If you...
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All About Drawing Farm & Forest Animals is an adventurous addition to Walter Foster's All About Drawing Series. Children will enjoy immersing themselves in the animal kingdom, while learning to draw a range of farm and forest animals that run the range from cute to majestic, peaceful to ferocious. This fun and educational instructional drawing book opens with a quick look at the materials young artists need to get started, as well as warm-up drawing...
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With Drawing: Faces, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes.
Successfully drawing the human face is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Faces teaches the basics of drawing human facial features with graphite pencil. In addition to the step-by-step drawing projects, Faces includes information on choosing...
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With Drawing: Birds, learn to render a variety of beautiful, realistic birds in graphite pencil. Artists of all skill levels and bird enthusiasts alike will find creative inspiration and valuable drawing instruction in Drawing: Birds. This comprehensive book opens with an introduction to essential drawing tools, including graphite pencils, erasers, paper, and other materials. Then learn a variety of basic drawing techniques, such as shading, stippling,...
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"Mechanical Drawing" aims to provide a fundamental course on all theory, principles, and methods needed to create a practical working drawing. It outlines a systematic method for mechanical drawing and offers useful information on convention and design, making it ideal for students and novices. Contents include: "Instruments and Their Uses", "Drafting Room Conventions", "Freehand Lettering and Geometric Drawing", "Orthographic Projection", "Representation...
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Artist's library volume 3
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64 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Be inspired by the enchanting, and often humorous, imagery of the 'Day of the Dead' festival. Artist Maddy Brook's macabre skeleton art and traditional Mexican iconography make compelling drawing subjects, which are perfect for budding artists. There are 16 projects to choose from, including traditional sugar skull designs, dancing mariachi skeleton bands, elaborate shrines, famous characters from Mexican folklore, gravestones and tombs, and other...
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Throw on a mask and cape, grab a pencil, and prepare to unleash some super-powered art!
This action-packed book is bursting with drawing games, step-by-step guides, pick 'n' mix activities, and exciting scenes to complete. It will keep you inner crime fighter busy for hours!
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Magical amulets, supernatural powers, mind-altering abilities – the world of mystical heroes is full of bewitching possibilities. This ultimate guide introduces readers to a tantalizing array of mystical powers, and gives them the tools to design their own. A diverse cast of reference characters shows readers the importance of representation in comic books, encouraging them to create their own diverse heroes and heroines. Readers will be inspired...
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Tragic pasts, secret identities, compelling personalities – the best character designs are built on these essential factors! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create costumes that reflect their characters' powers, how to design a team of characters with interesting group dynamics, and how backstory can contribute to a character's flaws and strengths. Using classic designs, poses, and powers as references, readers will create their own unique...
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When intergalactic evil strikes, heroic astronauts, aliens, and robots spring into action! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create bizarre extraterrestrial life-forms, design amazing robots, and deck their characters out in space gear. Readers will draw inspiration from Earth's insects and strange animals as they bring their own alien species to life. They'll build diverse planets and mind-blowing star fields for their characters to conquer...
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Superpowers aren't the only way to save the day in the urban jungle. This ultimate guide takes readers back to the basics of beating the bad guys with martial arts and hand-to-hand combat! Character references, fight choreography, and step-by-step instructions walk readers through the basics of designing characters who rely on their fists and wits. Readers will also learn crucial techniques in perspective to create towering buildings, desolate subways,...
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Monsters come in all sizes – and textures! Soupy concrete, spiky scales, and rough rocks are just a few of the bizarre body types this ultimate guide contains. Readers will design their own monstrous characters who are good, evil, or something in between. Example backstories help readers create their own complex characters. They'll also learn important artistic techniques to enhance their storytelling, such as how to use body language to express...
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