Dimensions
161 x 210 x 14mm
Experienced art teacher and artist, Albany Wiseman, begins with a look at basic anatomy and proportions, use of the lay figure and foreshortening and moves on to arranging a pose, the standing and moving figure and speed drawing. He offers invaluable advice on the choice of paper and the pros and cons of each media: pencil, carbon and graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, coloured pencils, pastels and conte and watercolours.
Learn how to achieve a perfectly-composed image, how to approach a life-drawing class and light the model, how to keep a sketchbook and how to take useful photographs as reference for your art. From quick sketches to fully-realized painting, this book will help you master figure drawing and painting.
An exciting new pocket-sized series for amateur and professional artists.
Features:
- Each illustration analysed for technique, with hundreds of useful tips
- Explores the possibilities and restrictions of each media
- From basic anatomy and the moving figure to groups and composition
