figure drawing

Clear, precise text and step-by-step instructions show young artists how to draw their very own heroes and heroines.

Describes and illustrates the elements and techniques of figure drawing, discussing lines, light and shade, texture, tone, action, composition, tools, and other topics.

Explains how to draw anatomy, focusing on the bones and muscles that affect form, and covering the use of perspective on the body, foreshortening and diminution, and methods of self-checking proportions.

Shows you everything you need to know about creating figure drawings in a variety of media.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing male and female figures without learning anatomy, featuring lessons in drawing the head, body, and poses.

An introduction to the world of art, explaining different art concepts, and providing step-by-step instructions for turning simple shapes into drawings of people.

Provides exercises for exploring, understanding, and drawing the human form.

Contains step-by-step instructions for how to draw action fighting figures, including information on materials, perspective, and how to draw action poses.

A guide to rendering techniques that capture force in life drawings, covering rhythm, poses, perspective, asymmetry, and more, and including examples.

Presents an illustrated guide to drawing anatomy for comic book artists, covering the skeleton and muscles, muscular details, the head and neck, chest and torso, back and shoulders, arms and hands, pelvis, legs, and feet; and includes practice exercises, interviews with professionals, and business advice.