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...

Learn to draw one of art's most interesting and challenging subjects. Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental drawing techniques, The Art of Drawing People explores how to capture detailed poses and likenesses in graphite pencil. With step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists, you'll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials, fundamental drawing techniques, developing value and shading, and...

There are people out there, real artists, creating amazing pieces in seconds. And here's you, struggling with a simple stick figure. Wouldn't it be great to draw that, at least? Imagine your friend saying, "I can't even draw a stick figure," and you, cutting in: "I can!" How awesome would that be? With that remarkable skill, your dreams would come true! Imagine people approaching you on the street and asking you to draw a stick figure for them! You...

Discover how to draw true-to-life human figures and poses with detailed step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks on the best drawing techniques. Grab your sketchbook, pens, and pencils and follow along as this instructional drawing guide teaches you everything you need to know about creating the most realistic human figures. With more than 150 easy-to-follow illustrations, Drawing People is the perfect guide for aspiring artists looking to develop...

The Art of Drawing People comprises instruction from a group of four experienced artists who demonstrate the processes of drawing the human head and clothed figure from infancy through old age in a variety of poses. The talented authors also share their knowledge about underlying anatomy, ethnic influences, and natural variations in shape, texture, and proportion, as well as basic information about drawing tools and pencil techniques.

"Discover incredible methods and tips for creating dramatic street scenes and vivid landscapes, and capturing dynamic figures and graphic architectural details. Artist Alex Hillkurtz, a top Hollywood storyboard artist and international workshop instructor, presents fundamental concepts of sketching with pencil and pen for a number of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add...

"Truth. Beauty. Experience. Emotion. The artists included in Art journey : portraits and figures say that they have discovered all of these things and more through their work. Sometimes it's in the eyes. Or perhaps it's in the hint of an expression that seems to beckon one closer, begging to share a secret. Maybe it's in the tilt of a chin. Or the posture or stance of one's subject. But in a well executed portrait or figure? Something special, something...