Figure Drawing: A complete guide to drawing the human body

Figure Drawing: A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing the Human Body Jake Spicer's guide to figure drawing is a structured and rewarding art school course in one. Informative and instructive, this book provides all the tools you need to draw the human figure, from life and from a screen. It unites the skills of observation, expression, and understanding in a coherent approach, helping you build a strong foundation of skills to make well-observed, proportionally accurate drawings. The book begins with the key principles of observation, then explores processes and exercises that move beyond the purely observed to express the gesture, form, and substance of your model. Photographic and illustrative examples support your learning at every step, while clear step-by-step tutorials provide a practical understanding of the key materials, skills, and ideas in figure drawing. An anatomical reference section deepens your knowledge of the human form, broken down into manageable zones. This comprehensive guide is designed to be used in a variety of settings, from life drawing to studio work. The Swiss-bound paperback lies flat when open, making it easy to use and refer to as you work.