Learn to draw one of art’s most interesting and challenging subjects. Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental drawing techniques, The Art of Drawing People explores how to capture detailed poses and likenesses in graphite pencil.
With
step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists, you’ll find plenty of
helpful tips on choosing the right
tools and materials , fundamental
drawing techniques , developing
value and
shading , and setting up an effective
composition , as well as important information about the influences of
anatomy ,
bone structure , and
musculature . Detailed examples of facial features, hands, and feet will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing people.
Whether drawing from life or from photographs, this comprehensive drawing guide is the
perfect first step for beginning artists . Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture amazing likenesses in your own pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Tentang Penulis
More than 85 years ago, Walter Foster—a well-known artist, instructor, and collector—began producing art instruction books from his home in Laguna Beach, California. He originally wrote, illustrated, printed, bound, packaged, shipped, and distributed them himself. Although Walter passed away in 1981 at the age of 90, his legacy continues in a growing product line. Walter Foster Publishing now provides how-to books and kits to millions of enthusiastic artists worldwide who enjoy the rewards of learning how to draw and paint. People who have never before picked up a paintbrush or drawing pencil have discovered their artistic talents through his easy-to-follow instruction books.