The Art and Science of Figure Drawing: Learn to Observe, Analyze, and Draw the Human Body

The human figure is the most rewarding but the most challenging subject to draw. In this book, award-winning drawing instructor Brent Eviston demystifies the process and teaches practical skills that anyone can learn. Starting with simple shapes, the reader will then learn how to accurately draw a figure in three dimensions and depict flesh, muscle, and bone as well as how to shade using dramatic light and shadow. Readers will learn all aspects of figure drawing, including: -Depicting realistic movement with gesture drawing-How to accurately capture the structure of the skeleton-Filling in the parts of the body with contour and shading-Confidently sketch any person from a photo or real lifeFilled with beautiful and instructive drawings of every phase of the figure drawing process, this book builds upon Brent's popular approach to teaching pioneered in his popular Art and Science of Drawing book and courses.

Author: Brent Eviston
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Published: 11/21/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9798888140130
ISBN10: 8888140131
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Pencil Drawing
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Human Figure

About the Author
Brent Eviston is an award winning artist and instructor who has taught drawing for more than 20 years through art studios, schools and museums. In 2015 Brent created The Art & Science of Drawing, a series of online drawing courses. This bestselling series has helped more than a hundred thousand students learn to draw in more than 170 countries. Brent is also an exhibiting artist who uses drawing as a primary medium for creative experimentation. He lives in Bend, OR.