A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting the Human Figure : Anatomy, the Nude, Portraits and People

This high level drawing series showcases the work of renowned artists and shares their expertise so that those committed to excellent drawing can hone their skills, and beginners can find inspiration and detailed advice. Each title covers the history of drawing and the materials and techniques used, and includes beautiful step by step projects.
In this title, Eddie Armer explains that life drawing is about learning to interpret the world visually through careful observation and freeing up the mind. He demonstrates various approaches to drawing from life and a range of techniques and disciplines. He begins by discussing pencil, ballpoint pen, wax crayons and charcoal as media. He then goes on to explain how to set up a model in a simple pose, and shows step by step how to produce a drawing in less than ten minutes. There are then a series of gesture drawings done in two minutes. There are chapters on line, the rhythm of line and tone and shading, all with exercises for the reader to try. Then there are sections on scribble drawing, using charcoal and foreshortening, all with exercises and full step by step demonstrations, and finally there is advice on drawing faces, hands and feet.