Synopses & Reviews
Chris Hart has a head for figures and#151; human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to books super-sellers. In this unique figure-drawing course, Chris avoids the usual anatomy lessons that intimidate aspiring artists and gets right down to the basics young illustrators need to get started. Starting with heads and facial expressions, he moves on to full figures, male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. On every page, his practical advice and clear examples will help readers achieve terrific results and#151; and have fun every step of the way.
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"This entertaining book is aimed at the amateur who simply wants to sketch people. Authored by one of the most prolific and successful cartoon artists, it eschews the bones-and-muscles approach. This should prove popular with the general public."and#160;and#8212;Library Journaland#160;
Synopsis
A beginners guide to drawing people
Chris Hart has a head for figures -- human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to books super-sellers. In this unique figure-drawing course, Chris avoids the usual anatomy lessons that intimidate aspiring artists and gets right down to the basics young illustrators need to get started.
Starting with heads and facial expressions, he moves on to full figures, male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. On every page, his practical advice and clear examples will help readers achieve terrific results -- and have fun every step of the way.
Synopsis
A beginners guide to drawing people from the world's leading author of how-to-draw books. Chris Hart has a head for figures -- human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to-draw books super-sellers. In this unique figure drawing book, Chris avoids the usual anatomy drawing lessons that intimidate aspiring artists and gets right down to the basics young illustrators need to get started.
Starting with heads and facial expressions, he moves on to full figures, male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. On every page, his practical advice and clear examples will help readers achieve terrific results -- and have fun every step of the way.
Perfect for figure drawing beginners, this art book will help artists of all ages and levels learn to draw people. Fans of other Christopher Hart drawing books who are looking for figure drawing tips and techniques will appreciate the combination of his signature style and accessible teaching methods with the essential art skills needed for figure drawing.
Synopsis
Chris Hart has a head for figures human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to books super-sellers. In this unique figure-drawing course, Chris avoids the usual anatomy lessons that intimidate aspiring artists and gets right down to the basics young illustrators need to get started. Starting with heads and facial expressions, he moves on to full figures, male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. On every page, his practical advice and clear examples will help readers achieve terrific results and have fun every step of the way.
Synopsis
From high-quality art supplies to detailed reference charts to a full-color 32-page booklet with the insights and instruction of bestselling author Christopher Hart: this fabulous kit has everything beginners need to master the fundamentals of drawing the human figure. Written and illustrated in Hart's accessible, appealing style, this comprehensive workbook covers all the basics of drawing the head and body, and capturing dynamics and poses.and#160;
Kit includes:
- Full-color 32-page booklet
- Five stand-up reference charts
- Three pencils (HB, B, and 2B)
- Kneaded eraser
- Pencil sharpener
About the Author
Renowned for his friendly, accessible teaching style, Christopher Hart is the world's bestselling author of drawing, manga, and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 3.5 million English-language copies and been translated into more than 20 languages. He lives in Westport, CT.