The Art of Drawing People: Simple techniques for drawing figures, portraits, and poses (Collector's Series)

Learn to draw one of art's most interesting and challenging subjects. Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental drawing techniques, __The Art of Drawing People__ explores how to capture detailed poses and likenesses in graphite pencil. With step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists, you’ll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials , fundamental drawing techniques , developing value and shading , and setting up an effective composition , as well as important information about the influences of anatomy , bone structure , and musculature. Detailed examples of facial features, hands, and feet will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing people. Whether drawing from life or from photographs, this comprehensive drawing guide is the perfect first step for beginning artists. Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture amazing likenesses in your own pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Cover Half Title Title Copyright CONTENTS Getting Started Tools & Materials Basic Pencil Techniques Learning to See People in Perspective Composition Beginning Portraiture Basic Heads & Faces Basic Line Drawing Front View Profile Three-Quarter View Mature Faces Young Faces Realistic Portraits Adult Facial Proportions The Planes of the Face Adult Facial Features Drawing from a Snapshot Drawing What You See Capturing Personality Working with Lighting Including a Background Portrait in Profile Developing Hair Drawing the Body Showing Movement Foreshortening Hands Feet Lighting a Subject Life Drawing Occasion Portrait Drawing Children Children’s Facial Proportions Portraying Children’s Features Choosing a Photo Reference Drawing a Baby Capturing Details Establishing Values Children’s Body Proportions Children in Action Choosing a Pose About the Authors Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and step-by-step drawing techniques, The Art of Drawing People is a comprehensive resource for artists of all skill levels