Figure Drawing Books

Watson-Guptill Dynamic Figure Drawing Dynamic Figure Drawing

This book introduces Burne Hogarth's own revolutionary system of figure drawing--a system which makes it possible to visualize the forms of the human body from every conceivable point of view as they interlock in deep space. With this system you will be able to draw an incredible variety of poses, actions, and gestures without a model, and with the correct relationships between forms. Paperback, 176 pages.ISBN 823015777 Watson-Guptill

Watson-Guptill Muscles in Motion: Figure Drawing for the Comic Book Artist Muscles in Motion: Figure Drawing for the Comic Book Artist

Superhero comic books usually call for two things: muscles and action. Comic book artists are constantly looking for sources for those superhuman muscles, and now Muscles in Motion will heed their cry for help. While most figure drawing books focus on static poses, Muscles in Motion analyzes the movement of bodybuilders and athletes, showing the flow of action in step-by-step intervals. With 800 dynamic drawings taken directly from the sketchbook of award winning artist Glenn Fabry, plus Fabry's insightful commentary on those drawings, this is the single most practical book on figure drawing for comic book artists, beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Paperback book measures 7 1/2 in. X 10 1/2 in., 144 pages with 800 black and white illustrations. Watson-Guptill, 2005. ISBN 0823031454

Search Press Drawing Hands & Feet Drawing Hands & Feet

It is generally thought that hands and feet are the hardest parts of the body to portray effectively in drawings, paintings and sculptures. Giovanni Civardi demystifies the process of capturing both with this inspirational, easy-to-follow guide, Drawing Hands & Feet: Form, Proportion, Gestures and Action. Paperback book measures 8 1/4 in. x 11 1/2 in., 64 pages. Search Press, 2005. ISBN 1844480712