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Anatomy and Figure Drawing


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Classical Life Drawing Studio: Lessons & Teachings in the Art of Figure Drawing
Classical Life Drawing Studio: Lessons & Teachings in the Art of Figure Drawing
by James Lancel Mcelhinney
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Classical drawing is staging a comeback. The Art Students League of New York presents a unique and perfect celebration of this revival: a gallery of never-before-published 19th- and 20th-century drawings and invaluable insights from the League's... (read more)

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Portraits: Discovering Techniques for Approaching Formal Paintings (How to Draw & Paint: Oil & Acrylic)
Portraits: Discovering Techniques for Approaching Formal Paintings (How to Draw & Paint: Oil & Acrylic)
by Timothy Chambers
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Since the 14th century, portraits in oil have held a special place in the art world. From Vermeer and Rembrandt to the illustrious Gainsborough, artists who had the ability to capture a likeness and breathe life into a canvas have held their prestige... (read more)

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How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade
How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade
by Edward Renggli
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This extremely useful guide features the human head in every conceivable pose and illumination, from bright light to gentle shade. Renggli offers dramatic drawings of all age groups—from children to senior citizens—and provides advice on... (read more)

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Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications
Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications
by Suzanne Brooker
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The art of portraiture approached its apex during the sixteenth century in Europe with the discovery of oil painting when the old masters developed and refined techniques that remain unsurpassed to this day. The ascendance of nonrepresentational art in... (read more)

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How to paint living portraits
How to paint living portraits
by Roberta Clark
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Provides a wealth of ideas and a thorough introduction to the special craft of portraiture. Includes 24 step-by-step demonstrations.... (read more)

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How To Draw Lifelike Portraits From Photographs
How To Draw Lifelike Portraits From Photographs
by Lee Hammond
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If you've always wanted to draw beautiful, realistic-looking portraits of your favorite people, this step-by-step guide shows you how to do it - better and more easily than you ever thought possible. Lee Hammond quickly teaches you how to add the... (read more)

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The Figure in Motion
The Figure in Motion
by Thomas Easley
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This striking visual reference makes it possible for artists to capture the human figure in motion, solve compositional problems and faithfully record the surface appearance of muscles and bones as well as facial features and foreshortened aspects of the... (read more)

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Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor
Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor
by Carrie Stuart Parks
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Paint Lively, Expressive Watercolor Portraits Ready to unlock the secrets of watercolor? With the masterful instruction of Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks, success is within your reach. In this beginner-friendly guide, Carrie and Rick shares their 30... (read more)

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Human Figure
Human Figure
by Albrecht Durer
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This incredible collection contains drawings in which Dürer experimented with many methods: the "anthropometric system," learned from Leonardo; the "exempeda" method, known to most as the man inscribed in a circle, the human figure in motion and... (read more)

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Body Parts
Body Parts
by Pepin Van Roojen
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Body Parts contains some 300 fine photographs of the female body... (read more)

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Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step
Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step
by Ann Kullberg
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Coloured pencils are a medium for capturing personalities. Using her own portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks artists through the process step by step.... (read more)

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A step-by-step Guide to Drawing the Figure
A step-by-step Guide to Drawing the Figure
by John Raynes
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The quintessential guide to drawing the human form from start to finish. Artists of all abilities will appreciate this easy-to-follow manual to figure rendering. With more than 400 color illustrations, this book details literally every component of... (read more)

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Figure It Out!: The Beginner's Guide to Drawing People
Figure It Out!: The Beginner's Guide to Drawing People
by Chris Hart
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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... (read more)

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Portrait Drawing (Artist's Painting Library)
Portrait Drawing (Artist's Painting Library)
by Wendon Blake
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A classic of simplicity! Portrait Drawing has guided and inspired a generation of artists to create beautiful, realistic portraits. In just eighty pages, author Wendon Blake covers all the basics, from papers and pencils to drawing eyes, nose, mouth... (read more)

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Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters
Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters
by Robert Beverly Hale
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This classic book, whose foremost author was one of the great artistic anatomy teachers of the twentieth century, is an invaluable instructor and reference guide for any professional, amateur, or student artist who depicts the human form. Revealing the... (read more)

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The Male and Female Figure in Motion: 60 Classic Photographic Sequences
The Male and Female Figure in Motion: 60 Classic Photographic Sequences
by Eadweard Muybridge
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Sixty of the best, most representative sequences from original 5,000 prints. Taken at speeds up to 1/6000th of a second, incredibly precise images show undraped male and female subjects against a ruled background, running, walking, leaping, twisting... (read more)

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Basic portrait techniques
Basic portrait techniques
by Rachel Wolf
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This book gives beginners comprehensive, step-by-step instruction, including tips and techniques from several top North Light instructors.... (read more)

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Drawing: The Head: Learn the Classical Approach to Drawing the Human Head-Step by Step (How to Draw and Paint)
Drawing: The Head: Learn the Classical Approach to Drawing the Human Head-Step by Step (How to Draw and Paint)
by Nathan Rohlander
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Drawing the human head is often considered the most challenging but rewarding drawing subject. To take away some of the challenge, this book breaks down the process of drawing the head into easy steps and stages. In Drawing: The Head, accomplished artist... (read more)

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Complete Guide to Life Drawing
Complete Guide to Life Drawing
by Gottfried Bammes
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Addressing one of the greatest challenges posed to new artists—drawing human beings accurately and expressively—this encouraging sourcebook gives artists of all skill levels a classroom view of life drawing, from full-form views to close... (read more)

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Anatomy for the Artist
Anatomy for the Artist
by Sarah Simblet
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In Anatomy for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet unveils the extraordinary construction of the human body, and celebrates its continual prominence in Western Art. Using superb, specially commissioned photographs of male and female... (read more)

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