Kensuke Okabayashi: Figure Drawing For Dummies, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Your hands-on 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