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Understanding anatomy is the foundation of great art, and this new collection of workshops from the world's best professional artists enables artists of all levels to bring their work to life. How to Draw and Paint Anatomy, 2nd Edition is the complete artist's guide on how to draw the structures and forms of humans and animals in easy-to-follow steps. In this superb collection of human and animal anatomy workshops, the finest artists in the world...
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Splendid color illustrations by a distinguished painter and teacher highlight this volume of practical instruction in the foundations of art. Perfect for intermediate-level and advanced artists wishing to take their work to the next level, this manual combines detailed anatomy studies with guidance in the principles and practice of perspective and the art of composition. Author Stan Smith interprets the traditions of European art from the Renaissance...
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The Victorian era produced many famous artists and styles. John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti were part of the famous pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood whose willowy models were often seen in the works of several of the artists. One of the most famous was Elizabeth Siddall, an artist in her own right, who posed for Millais Ophelia, married to Rossetti, and posed for him, Holman Hunt and Walter Deverell. This fascinating book is a must for everyone...
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Successfully drawing the human face is one of the most challenging yet rewarding artistic experiences. In this step-by-step book, Debra Kauffman Yaun invites you into her artistic world as she shows you how to draw a variety of portraits in pencil. She shares her personal methods for rendering the human face in all its expressiveness as she introduces tips and techniques for approaching babies, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. The book...
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With Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters, you'll learn character design for these popular entertainment genres from renowned concept artist and teacher TB Choi.
• Constructing a Character. Build a character right from the start with the basics of human anatomy and proportion.
• Simplifying Forms for Poses and Gestures. Streamline form to develop effective poses and gestures from a variety of angles.
• Drawing Hair, Clothing, and Accessories....
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The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, author and artist, Barrington Barber, provides an accessible, introduction to life drawing.
After reading this book, you will be able to:
• Precisely depict the skeleton and musculature
• Use perspective to create realistic images
• Correctly gauge figure proportions and foreshorten limbs
• Portray...
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Learn to draw amazingly realistic portraits in seven easy stages.
This book is the perfect guide for creating lifelike representations of the human head in graphite. Experienced artist Lance Richlin begins by explaining drawing tools and materials, shading techniques, and the important anatomical structures of the head. Following these basics, he shows how to light the subject, block in and render each feature of the face, and address a variety of...
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Widely regarded as one of Britain's finest figurative artists, this unique volume collects examples of Harry Holland's drawings throughout his career, from early drawings to anatomical studies, still lifes, self-portraits, studies for later paintings and sketchbook pages, many of which are appearing in print for the first time. Includes an introductory essay by the artist detailing his ideas on the theory, practice and uses of drawing today, providing...
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Discover how to draw true-to-life human figures and poses with detailed step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks on the best drawing techniques. Grab your sketchbook, pens, and pencils and follow along as this instructional drawing guide teaches you everything you need to know about creating the most realistic human figures. With more than 150 easy-to-follow illustrations, Drawing People is the perfect guide for aspiring artists looking to develop...
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Hans Belting has held chairs in art history at the universities of Heidelberg and Munich and has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern. He also cofounded and taught at the School for New Media in Karlsruhe, Germany. His many books include Likeness and Presence, The End of the History of Art?, The Invisible Masterpiece, Art History after Modernism, and Looking through Duchamp's Door.
A compelling theory that places the...
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Anatomy Made Simple for Artists is designed to bring the complex subject of anatomical art to beginners, presenting a dynamic visual record of the fundamental characteristics and creative possibilities of the human form.
For hundreds of years artists have developed their skills by drawing the human body. Although bones and muscles are largely hidden from view, all artists need to understand how these structures affect movement and posture, creating...
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Drawing is the primary skill for anyone considering a career in fashion design. The Secrets of Fashion Drawing is a down-to-earth yet inspiring insight into aspects of drawing and illustration for this exclusive sector. Starting with a look at materials, equipment and different ways of working, the book addresses the language of fashion, its origins and uses. It also includes a fun and fascinating trip through the world of colour, examining its importance...
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Develop your drawing skills with this comprehensive 600+ page guide, perfect for beginners and experts alike.
The Ultimate Guide to Drawing is perfect for aspiring artists or those looking to improve their technique, containing an array of useful exercises and step-by-step projects to follow.
Internationally bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber works through the key areas of drawing. Starting with the basics you will soon learn to...
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Here are clear reproductions of over 1,200 anatomical drawings by one of humanity's greatest geniuses - still considered, nearly five centuries later, the finest ever rendered. With 215 plates, including studies of the osteological, myological, nervous, respiratory, alimentary, and genito-urinary system, this treasury will be admired by artists and scientists alike.
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Edvard Munch (1863-1944) war ein norwegischer Maler und Grafiker des Symbolismus. Neben über 1700 Gemälden fertigte er auch zahlreiche Grafiken und Zeichnungen an. Munch gilt als Bahnbrecher für die expressionistische Richtung in der Malerei der Moderne. In Deutschland und Mitteleuropa genoss er früh den Ruf eines Epoche machenden Neuschöpfers, und heute sind seine Eigenart und sein Status schon längst im übrigen Europa und in der Welt anerkannt....
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A unique and beautiful gift for the redhead in your life.⍾⍾“A Field Guide to Redheads” celebrates that rarest of creatures, people with red hair account for less than 2% of the population, in the most whimsical and irresistible way. Illustrated by Elizabeth Graeber, a redhead herself, this pretty little hardcover gift book presents a pantheon of 100 famous redheads, both real and fictional. Each page is a treat in how it surprises and pleases,...
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What is it about the characters we see in our favorite books, animated films, and games that make us laugh, cry, and respond to them? How do character designers develop ideas that are unique, memorable, and captivate us as an audience? This book answers these questions and more, taking a comprehensive, visual, and analytical approach to discover just what it is that makes a character appealing. Understand key principles like shape language, proportion,...
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Delve into the enchanting world of dragons, wizards, and warriors with Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing — an accessible, entertaining introduction to creating fantasy concepts with only a few simple traditional tools and no prior drawing knowledge needed. Beginning with the key subjects of draftsmanship, anatomy, and poses, before venturing into the step-by-step creation of quintessential fantasy subjects such as elves and orcs, this book enables...
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