The Artist's Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure

Author: Michael Massen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN: 0823001199
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
A comprehensive resource on the covered figure introduces clothing and drapery as basic shapes before illustrating how the mechanics of physics can cause them to bend, wrinkle and fold in predictable ways, demonstrating how to use key concepts to render clothing in any medium while citing the examples of masters from Raphael to Walt Disney.

Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe

Author: Cliff Young
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486136272
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time-honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. Step by simple step, artists will discover how these garments fit and drape the body at rest and in action. Abundant with detailed illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and how it moves; it also examines the origins of folds in relation to the figure, the effects of pull and crush, action folds, creasing, and more. The result: a keen development of the essential techniques for creating realistic, masterfully rendered drawings of the clothed figure. One of few books on the subject of drawing drapery, this volume was written by a noted artist and instructor. Easy to follow, full of fascinating advice, and highly enjoyable to read, it is sure to become a well-thumbed guide.

Drawing the Draped Figure

Author: George B. Bridgman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486138127
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
One of the foremost drawing teachers shows how to render seven different kinds of folds: pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert. 200 black-and-white illustrations.

Art of Drawing Clothing on Figures

Author: G. Cicardi
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9781782212300
Category : Art and design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In figurative art, sketching the clothed figure requires a detailed study of the folds of the garment and the way in which fabrics sit in relation to the movement of the human body. In this book, Giovanni Civardi shares his expert advice on how to draw clothing on human figures exploring lighting, perspective and the composition of fabric on the human body. Train yourself to see not just the body, but what surrounds it by using the techniques of chiaroscuro and by observing the tonal characteristics of the fabric texture. This inspirational and easy-to-follow guide will suit beginners as well as more expert artists providing a comprehensive overview of the techniques including advice and suggestions for the practical aspects of drawing from life.

Beginner's Guide to Sketching the Fashion Figure: Croquis to Design

Author: Lisa Steinberg
Publisher: Fairchild Books
ISBN: 1501343831
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description

The Figure in Composition

Author: Paul G. Braun
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486298620
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
A valuable tool for intermediate artists, this volume treats the figure as a unit in the overall composition of a sketch or drawing. Discusses light and shade, draped figures, folds, movement, much more.

It's a Wrap!

Author: Benjamin J Hummel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641750004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Now you can effortlessly draw fabric folds! An easy-to-read, comprehensive guide on drawing folds for any art student or even art professional! In this conversational and interactive teacher-to-artist workbook, you will learn about: - The structure of folds - Why they behave the way they do - How to recognize the different types of folds - Best practices to immediately start drawing better folds Plus, drawing worksheet pages, illustrated diagrams, and more! "A must have for any educator or beginner. Hummel makes it very easy to understand folds. Short explanations and lots of images to look at help break things down to their basics." - Brizida Ahrnsbrak Online Chair of Illustration Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

9 Heads

Author: Nancy Riegelman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 506

Book Description
'9 Heads' is a clear and comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of fashion drawing in black and white. It demonstrates that drawing can be learned by the application of a set of rules and guidelines, together with commitment and practice.

Fabric of Vision

Author: Anne Hollander
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147426963X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Clothing appears in all forms of figurative painting, often taking up two thirds of a frame; yet it can often go unnoticed. Far more than a simple means of identifying the status or occupation of a figure, clothes and cloth are used creatively by artists to hint at ambiguities in character, adjust the emotional temperature, direct the eye or make subtle allusions. Drawing on works by artists over a period of six centuries, from Giotto to El Greco, Matisse to Cindy Sherman, the author reveals through paintings, fashion plates, photographs and film stills how drapery in art evolved from Renaissance extravagance to Neoclassical simplicity at the end of the 18th century, and has extended to infinite uses in all genres of Modern art. First published in 2002 to accompany an exhibition of the same name at the National Gallery, London, this beautifully illustrated - and beautifully written - book by pioneering art historian and critic Anne Hollander, is reissued with a new Foreword by Valerie Steele. As penetrating and insightful as when it was first published, it remains a must-read for today's generation of students and anyone with an interest in art and fashion.

Mastering Drawing the Human Figure

Author: Jack Faragasso
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486841243
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
This comprehensive handbook for drawing the human figure is by a veteran instructor of the Art Students League of New York. Both a guide and a reference, it is suitable for all: novices, students, and professionals. Numerous illustrations with commentary cover the basic structure of the head and body, light and shade, the proper use of line, conveying action, depicting drapery, and much more.