Table Of ContentPreface Chapter 1 Foundation The Purpose of Figure Drawing The Structure of a Life Drawing Session Recommended Materials Using Your Materials Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Life Drawing Making Marks The Concept of Gesture Construction Two-Dimensional Shapes Three-Dimensional Shapes Introduction to Shading, Light, and Shadow Chapter 3 The Drawing Process Overview of the Drawing Process Anatomical Landmarks Starting with the Head Drawing the Torso How to Draw One- and Two-Minute Poses How to Draw Three- and Five-Minute Poses How to Draw Ten-Minute Poses How to Draw Twenty-Minute Poses Chapter 4 Side View and Perspective Side View Techniques and Strategies How to Draw the Figure in Perspective Chapter 5 Exercises and Self-Study 150 Recommended Exercises Part 1: Drawing from Life and Observation Part 2: Dexterity Exercises Part 3: Old Master Studies Acknowledgments About the Author Index
SynopsisLife Drawing for Artists offers a fresh approach to figure drawing with a focus on drawing figures in movement or in dramatic poses., Offers a fresh approach to figure drawing with a focus on drawing figures in movement or in dramatic poses. Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses-standing, sitting, lying down-but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Author Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, Life Drawing for Artists shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks, such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control. You'll focus on different skills while working on both quick timed drawings and longer detailed drawings. The book covers important topics, such as drawing different views, understanding perspective, foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with various lighting conditions. The examples and tutorials explore virtually every pose scenario, as well as many active and dynamic movements. Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing., Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses--standing, sitting, lying down--but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Author Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, Life Drawing for Artists shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks , such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control. You'll focus on different skills while working on both quick timed drawings and longer detailed drawings . The book covers important topics, such as drawing different views , understanding perspective , foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with various lighting conditions . The examples and tutorials explore virtually every pose scenario , as well as many active and dynamic movements . Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing., Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses--standing, sitting, lying down--but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Author Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, Life Drawing for Artists shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks , such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control. You'll focus on different skills while working on both quick timed drawings and longer detailed drawings . The book covers important topics, such as drawing different views , understanding perspective , foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with various lighting conditions . The examples and tutorials explore virtually every pose scenario , as well as many active and dynamic movements . Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art., Offers a fresh approach to figure drawing with a focus on drawing figures in movement or in dramatic poses.