Drawing the Nude

Author: Stuart Elliot
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847978258
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 365

Book Description
Drawing the Nude presents an exciting approach to drawing the human body. Divided into three parts, on structure, anatomy and observation, it introduces a set of principles and develops a treasury of ideas for the artist to follow. Whilst recognizing the importance of observation, it focuses more on a conceptual understanding of the construction of the body in anatomical terms. In doing so, it encourages the cultivation of more informed observation and accommodates those who work from memory, imagination and invention. Contents: the drawing of elementary forms that can then be distorted, transformed and combined, leading on to compound forms; explains the use of light and shadows to express form; explains the gesture of the figure through short drawings that analyse the flow of movement through the body; studies the musculo-skeletal form and provides a set of tools for analysing its parts; uses direct and concise drawings, alongside images of digital sculptures of human anatomy; gives practical instruction relevant to both the novice and the experienced figure artist, as well as those working within the visual effects and game industries.Superbly illustrated with 199 images that include digital sculptures of human anatomy and concise drawings.

Drawing the Male Nude

Author: Giovanni Civardi
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782214615
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Giovanni Civardi breaks down the complex process of drawing the male nude, from making rudimentary choices about framing, lighting and the most appropriate drawing tools, to rendering detailed and anatomically accurate artworks. Civardis own masterful drawings provide an excellent touchstone for the artist wanting to explore the depiction of the male body, and his studies of numerous poses cover all aspects of life drawing. Civardi takes a pragmatic, almost scientific, approach to teaching the subject, combining basic physics with artistic interpretation. Drawing the Male Nude also touches upon the significant anatomical differences between the male and the female form, but these are also covered in some detail in the companion to this title, Drawing the Female Nude.

Drawing the Female Nude

Author: Giovanni Civardi
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
ISBN: 9780289800904
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
“To paint, draw, or sculpt the human figure is one of the most demanding of artistic problems.... Explores the artistic possibilities and particular problems of female bodies.”—Library Journal.

An Introduction to Drawing the Nude

Author: Diana Constance
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781861554611
Category : Anatomy, Artistic
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description

Drawing and Painting the Nude

Author: Philip Tyler
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1785000489
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 473

Book Description
Artists have always been fascinated with portraying the nude: the beauty and nuances of the human figure are endlessly absorbing. This practical and inspirational book celebrates and continues that enduring and beautiful tradition by encouraging you to discover your own talent and style. Philip Tyler looks in detail at the key skills and themes, such as perception, proportion, composition, colour and facture, that the artist needs. He then investigates ideas and styles, and encourages you to interpret the nude so your paintings have those elusive qualities of vitality and relevance, which can turn a painting into a masterpiece. He explores the practical, technical and philosophical problems of drawing and painting the nude, with exercises to support each lesson and over 300 images illustrate the text. Aimed at both novices and art graduates, this practical and inspirational guide is illustrated throughout with 320 colour images and there are exercises to support the fifty lessons.

The Nude Sketchbook

Author: Ilex
Publisher: Ilex Press
ISBN: 9781781574881
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Copying is how we learn. It is the oldest, grandest tradition and essential to an artist's development. Featuring 20 masterpieces by Michelangelo, Modigliani, Matisse and more, The Nude Sketchbook is the first in an innovative new series that combines careful study with independent expression. Each image is paired with a helpful prompt offered by iconic artists, critics and art historians, with plenty of blank space to practice and explore within the theme. Complete with a brief history of life drawing and an introduction to the draughtsman's toolkit, this guided sketchbook equips artists with everything necessary to develop their style and skills. Collect the whole series to broaden your artistic lexicon.

Figure Drawing Step by Step

Author: Wendon Blake
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486402002
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description
Profusely illustrated volume provides thorough exposition of fundamental stages in executing a figure drawing-from simple standing and seated figures to more complex ones (bending, kneeling, twisting and crouching figures). Over 175 illustrations accompany demonstrations, showing how to establish major forms, refine lines for increased accuracy, block in broad shadow areas and finish the work by polishing contours, strengthening shadows, and adding details. Clear practical advice for beginners; an excellent sourcebook of valuable insights for experienced artists.

Nude Drawing

Author: Silvan Kaeser
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
Silvan Kaeser is convinced that nude drawing has nothing to do with eroticism, but with practice and concentration. The subject of figure drawing is fascinating. Nude drawing anyway. With "Nude Drawing for Beginners", the graphic designer, nude drawing teacher and photographer Silvan Kaeser presents many useful tips and tricks that make it easier to get started with this creative work. Using many colorful nude photographs and illustrations, he explains in a simple way the procedure and how to easily and quickly get a good result. The following chapters contain many tips to learn nude drawing quickly and easily: Preface Preparation Desire First steps Exercise Light Painting Detail Anatomy Control Conclusion An enjoyable textbook for rapid progress in figure drawing: Large textbook on 76 full-color pages. 8.5 x 11 inches With many explanatory nude photos and illustrations For students, draftsmen, designers and creatives of all kinds Learn to draw nudes with 11 chapters Countless drawing tips and tricks Paperback with matte soft cover Designed in Switzerland The Author Silvan Kaeser, 48 is a graphic designer from Lucerne, Switzerland. He attended the renowned School of Design, Lucerne. He has been the owner of an advertising agency for over 20 years. StadtHirsch.ch. In his spare time he photographs, gives lessons in nude drawing, design fonts and is a ski instructor.

Head to Toe

Author: Mirko Ilic
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0789345005
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A first-of-its-kind survey of the human body as represented in graphic design. There have been many celebrated volumes published on the history of the nude in classical art, but this will be the first book to cover the nude form and its representation in non-traditional art forms. Coming from Steven Heller and Mirko Ilic, two stars of the design world, this book will be by turns humorous and illuminating, and will be of great interest to professional graphic designers as well as design fans. This curated survey of more than 600 images shows how graphic designers have pushed the classic traditions of nude figure painting and drawing in to new realms via magazine covers, film and theater posters, book jackets, advertisements, and other forms of media from around the world.

Nude: The Job of Figure Drawing

Author: Jim Silke
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 159582409X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the world of contemporary pin-up art, few artists can capture the sexy essence of a gorgeous woman as well and as wonderfully as Jim Silke. For years Silke's signature luscious paintings and sensuous drawings have delighted the hearts and eyes of everyone who appreciates the beauty and grace of the female form, as portrayed in his other bestselling art books, including Bettie Page, Queen of Hearts and Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art. This time, the pin-up master strips his subjects of dress and other distractions to better reveal the delicious details that are usually hidden from admiring eyes. And, as fans have come to expect from the gentleman genius behind the brush, Silke adorns his intoxicating imagery with sage insight and cunning wit, as he recounts his long and exceedingly happy career flirting with fine art and foxy women.