Kategoria BISAC: Art >> Techniques - Life Drawing

Painting and Drawing the Head combines technical instruction, art history references, and thoughts on the day-to-day practice of painting the head from life. The rich text, supported by more than 100 paintings, gives a thoughtful account of the process of capturing a likeness. After introducing materials, principles, and ideas, it follows the course of painting a head in five sittings, providing unique insight and practical comment throughout: from the choice of ground for the picture, through the set-up, the structure of the sessions, guidance on how to compose and what palette to...

How do you add character to the undead? That's quite a challenge, but one you're probably more than willing to accept. Although there are images available in each page, you are free to add your own touches. After all, drawing is a means of self-expression. You're expressing your own views, as fueled by your imagination. Start drawing today

Whether you re an aspiring artist or new to the medium, seasoned instructor and accomplished artist Nathan Fowkes makes drawing portraits in charcoal not only accessible, but also a real pleasure From stocking the best supplies to using them effectively, and composing a portrait while avoiding common mistakes, How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal by Nathan Fowkes will place you firmly on the path to producing the charcoal portraits you've dreamed of creating. His easy-to-follow tips, in-depth tutorials, and valuable exercises make this guide your first step toward building an understanding and...

Since it was first published in 1964, Professor Gottfried Bammes' Die Gestalt des Menschen has been considered the definitive book for artists learning to draw the human form. Deconstructing the body into its smallest components, Bammes asserts the importance of learning the structure of bones, muscles and parts in order to accurately draw a human figure.
Whilst the original German has been sought after in the English speaking world, a translation has been long lamented. Now, for the first time, Bammes' most famous work has been translated by Search Press into the English language....

Right now, your child will be asked to draw based on given pictures. But in the future, your child will use the skills acquired through drawing to better understand math and geography. Visual imagery encourages a child to map components and try to make sense of the combination of shapes and symbols in an object. This is a rather interesting take to what kids consider to be a fun pastime.

Conquer your fear of dragons by drawing, and possibly coloring them, too This activity book is a must-have, not just because of its brave theme, but also because of the many benefits it brings. Drawing is instrumental in boosting your child's hand and eye coordination and visual imagery. These are essential skills required to succeed in academic and in life. Grab a copy now

Use this activity book to keep your beautiful drawings. Each page will come with some images that you can follow. You can gauge the level of your child's fine motor skills, perception and creativity based on how he/she recreates the image. You can also tell if your child understands the images based on the strength of the shapes and symbols he/she was able to create. Keep a copy today

This time, you teach your child to draw not by linking numbers but by forming shapes. There will be guides per page but the completed artwork will depend on your child's skills set and his/her perception. Drawing is a means to express and to perfect hand and eye coordination, too. Encourage your child to draw. The first step would be to secure a copy of this activity book.

This art instruction manual was written for the aspiring to advanced artists, by a renowned master landscape painter and teacher, in oil, pastel, water color, and drawing techniques. Although this long time buried treasure, that Otis culminated in 1941, finally comes to light in February 2017, it is totally relevant for current artists desiring to enhance their artistic expression.

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This incredible adult coloring book by best-selling artist V Art is the perfect way to relieve stress and aid relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Each coloring page will transport you into a world of your own while your responsibilities will seem to fade away...

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John H. Vanderpoel, an acclaimed artist in his own right, is most renowned for his legacy as an art instructor and figure-drawing expert. This book, which was originally published in 1907, is among the most highly-regarded texts on figure drawing, and is unparalleled in its careful presentation of every fundamental feature of the human body. Former students like Georgia O'Keefe and Frederick Carl Frieseke have attested to Vanderpoel's gift for teaching, and now you too can benefit from his sharp eye and insightful advice.

In addition to describing and presenting bodily features and...

This classic study of human anatomy for artists remains unrivaled in its meticulously detailed presentation of each fundamental feature of the human figure. Legendary art instructor John H. Vanderpoel compiled this volume toward the end of his tenure at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1907. Ever since, it has been read like a bible by thousands of figure drawing students around the world.

The Human Figure is notable for its careful examination of the thousands of features that, together, compose the human body. Every detail is discussed-the gentle overhang of the upper lip;...

This classic study of human anatomy for artists remains unrivaled in its meticulously detailed presentation of each fundamental feature of the human figure. Legendary art instructor John H. Vanderpoel compiled this volume toward the end of his tenure at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1907. Ever since, it has been read like a bible by thousands of figure drawing students around the world.

The Human Figure is notable for its careful examination of the thousands of features that, together, compose the human body. Every detail is discussed-the gentle overhang of the upper lip;...