| The Figure Contributor(s): Reed, Walt (Author) |
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ISBN: 0891340971 ISBN-13: 9780891340973 Publisher: North Light Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1984 Annotation: North Light is proud to present North Light Classic Editions -- art books that have proven themselves to be true "classics" of the category through consistently excellent sales and unanimously high praise. Each title bestowed this honor appears with an unmistakable blue seal designating it as the best of the best. A best-seller for three decades, this extraordinary book shows beginning and experienced artists how to reduce complex figures into a variety of easy-to-draw shapes. Walt Reed's classic, proven instruction has been refined and tested through years of use in the classroom. The principles he stresses uniquely illuminate the art of drawing the human form. Readers will find step-by-step techniques and methods for mastering the construction and proportions of all figure types. They'll learn how the body is put together and how each part functions as part of the whole through a variety of activities. Also included are detailed anatomy studies examining bone and muscle structure, plus special instructions for drawing the head, hands and feet. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Techniques - Life Drawing - Art | Techniques - Drawing |
| Dewey: 743.4 |
| LCCN: 76004545 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (0.80 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic figure drawing book has been in circulation for more than 30 years and has helped generations of beginning artists learn to master the challenging art of figure drawing. Master illustrator Walt Reed shows you how to reduce complex figures into a variety of basic shapes that are easy to master, helping you to reach your goal of producing lifelike drawings. Tested through years of classroom use, the principles stressed here bring clear insights into drawing the human form. You'll find a logical, step-by-step method for mastering the construction and proportions of all figure types. First the basic forms are analyzed û the proportions of the various parts and their relations to the total figure. You'll then learn how these parts are connected and how they move and find exercises in drawing the complete figure in any position, engaged in a variety of activities. Also included are detailed studies of anatomy û examining bone and muscle structure û plus special instructions for drawing such intricate parts of the body as the head, hands and feet. You'll learn:
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