The Figure (Drawing)
Learn the Classical Approach to Drawing the Human Form-Step by Step
Published on 1. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-60058-205-9 (ISBN)
Description
This guide makes it easy for aspiring artists to learn the classical approach to drawing the figure. Beginning with a study of human anatomy, accomplished artist and instructor Nathan Rohlander guides readers through proportion, gesture drawing, posing the model, laying in proportions, building up values, adding details, and more. Step-by-step projects allow readers to practice as they learn. The book also features a section on troubleshooting and a number of famous works for extra encouragement and inspiration.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 350 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60058-205-9 (9781600582059)
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Person
Nathan Rohlander is a fine artist and instructor living in South Pasadena, CA, with his artist wife, Amy Runyen. He holds an MFA in drawing and painting from California State University, Long Beach, and a BFA in illustration with honors from Art Center College of Design.