Drawing Atelier - The Figure: How to Draw in a Classical Style

Arguably the most challenging of subjects for the artist, the human figure also offers opportunities for works of incredible beauty and complexity. In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the methods of the Old Masters and keen perspective developed over Jon DeMartin's 20+ years of making and teaching art, this comprehensive workshop focuses on the power of line and how it can be used to achieve a convincing sense of dimension and life.

Beautifully illustrated with classical drawings as well as step-by-step progressions, these lessons explore the enlightening practice of copying, how to use proportion and measurement wisely, drawing the head and its features, rendering the figure in motion, short-pose exercises, and much, much more. Throughout, artists will master techniques for achieving a compelling "living force" in their drawings, while building a base of understanding that will ultimately make the process more intuitive and enjoyable.

Author: Jon Demartin
Publisher: North Light Books
Published: 03/23/2016
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781440342851
ISBN10: 1440342857
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Human Figure
- Art | Techniques | Life Drawing