Product Description

This is a complete practical guide to all aspects of drawing and painting the human figure, from basic anatomy through to creative illustration.Discover how to render stylish figures using minimal marks on the page with ingenious tips and techniques from one of London's foremost figurative artists.Basic anatomy and musculature are covered, through to adding clothing, character and movement and working figures into full compositions in a variety of styles and media.Working sketches, demonstrations and a portfolio of the author's stylish, contemporary work combine to make this inspirational, practical and achievable for all.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #205460 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
'...a fresh and dynamic approach to a subject that a lot of manuals can make look like hard work.' - Artbookreview.net

About the Author
Sharon Pinsker is one of London's foremost figurative artists. She has an impressive portfolio that includes: the BBC's Euro 2004 campaign, illustrations and designs for Aerosmith and Chanel No 5 and animated commercials and character designs for Pepsi and Adidas. Sharon lives in west London.

Customer Reviews

Inspirational advice for life and fashion drawing
I was most impressed with this book as it does not over complicate and gets on with drawing with style. Whether you are a student of fashion or illustration I would be surprised if it failed to give you lots of ideas. A few professionals might learn a thing or two also. Perhaps the best of its kind I have come across. I strongly recommend it.