This innovative approach focuses upon the specifics of surface anatomy. 177 of Sheppard's drawings show many different live models in front, back, and side views, and in various standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, reclining, and twisting poses. Each drawing is accompanied by two diagrams, one for bones, one for muscles.

Hailed by teachers, students, and critics for fifty years, this manual presents both action studies and practical diagrams for portraying the human figure in motion and at rest. Anatomical details appear in pragmatic, generalized shapes that simplify identification and reproduction. More than 300 images complement the easy-to-follow text, which includes a valuable survey of art history and magnificent figure drawings by such masters as Michelangelo,...

Presents step-by-step instructions for using differences of pose and facial expression to reveal differences of personality and feeling in manga drawings of both female and male characters.

This book includes ideas for drawing people in lots of situations and styles, with the help of clearly explained drawing stages and using a variety of coloring methods.

Summary : This book has detailed chapters on the many facets of figure drawing, from action sketches to finished drawings, to portraiture.

How to draw like the masters!With Figure Drawing Master Class, you will discover the secrets to creating masterful figure drawings through examples of Old Master drawings, as well as Dan Gheno's own beautiful drawings, demonstrations and diagrams.This take-home course covers everything you need to put yourself on the fast-track to successful figure drawing.Inside you'll find: The basics of training your hand to draw Gesture drawing lessons ...

Introduces young readers to basic drawing concepts and describes how to turn simple shapes into people.

"Packed with helpful photographs, hundreds of techniques, and loads of expert instruction, The Complete Book of Poses for Artists is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels. The human figure is one of the most difficult subjects to capture in drawing. The Complete Book of Poses for Artists combines photographs and illustrations that demonstrate how to accurately render the human form in hundreds of realistic poses using a variety of drawing...