Synopses & Reviews
Joe Kubert's career as a comics artist and graphic novelist is legendary. The founder of the renowned Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, he has taught many of the finest cartoonists working today. In How to Draw from Life, he presents a wealth of his own original drawings from nude models, spanning his sixty-plus years as an artist and art instructor. Subjects include gesture drawing, contour drawing, the figure in motion, short studies, long studies, form and structure, anatomy, and lighting. Fully annotated with Kubert's insightful commentary on drawing from life, this is the perfect book for art students, professionals, and comics enthusiasts everywhere.
About the Author
Joe Kubert has produced countless stories featuring Hawkman, Tarzan, Sgt. Rock, Batman, and more. His pioneering graphic novels include Tor, Abraham Stone, Yossel, Jew Gangster, and the critically acclaimed Fax from Sarajevo. He lives in Dover, NJ. J. David Spurlock, a writer and illustrator, lives in Clinton, NJ.