Drawing: Basic Anatomy and Figure Drawing Learn to draw the human figure

by Goldman, Ken

• ISBN13: 9781560109471
• ISBN10: 1560109475
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Summary

The human form has captivated artists for ages, but its unique and subtle characteristics can pose quite a challenge to even more experienced artists. In this beginner's guide, fine artist Ken Goldman offers the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of human anatomy as applied to figure drawing. You will find clear instructions and beautiful drawings that make it easy to understand basic anatomical principles. The author also explores how to apply this knowledge to drawing, showing through several step-by-step demonstrations how to develop shadows and highlights that define form in a figure drawing. Basic Anatomy and Figure Drawing is a valuable resource for artists of all skill levels, and a guide that will be referenced time and again.

Author Biography

Award-winning artist Ken Goldman is an internationally known artist, author, teacher, and art juror. His work has been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in Holland; Paris; Mexico; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; the Oceanside Museum of Art: 100 Artists, 100 Years 1915-2015; the International Fabriano en Acquarello 2015 (Italy); China's Shenzhen International Biennial 2013-2014; and the Shanghai International Biennial 2012-2013. He currently serves as president of the National Watercolor Society. Visit www.goldmanfineart.com.

Table of Contents

Choosing Your Materials	p. 2
Practicing Hand Positions	p. 4
Applying Shading	p. 5
Understanding Proportions	p. 6
Getting to Know the Basics	p. 7
Exploring the Torso	p. 8
Depicting the Arm	p. 12
Portraying the Hand	p. 15
Sketching the Leg	p. 16
Drawing the Foot	p. 19
Studying the Head and Skull	p. 20
Capturing Facial Features	p. 23
Portraying a Seated Figure in Pencil	p. 24
Sketching a Standing Figure in Pencil	p. 26
Rendering a Reclining Figure in Charcoal	p. 28
Walter Foster Art Instruction Program	p. 32
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