{"product_id":"figure-drawing-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Figure Drawing For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKensuke Okabayashi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigure Drawing For Dummies appeals to both new art students and veteran artists who find it difficult to proportionally draw the human form. The illustrations and examples in Figure Drawing For Dummies are designed to help readers capture this elusive figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour hands-on guide to drawing the human figure and bringing it to life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to draw the human body? This step-by-step guide gives you clear instructions and examples coupled with expert tips that show you how to draw the body in a variety of poses. Whether you're a professional illustrator, an art student, or a hobbyist, you'll find the techniques you need to capture the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet a grip on the basics -- drawing exercises show you how to work with lines, curves, shapes, light, shadows, and blending\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff to a head start -- draw the components of the head, facial features, muscle structure, and hairstyles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild the body -- examine bone structure and shape, create stick figures, depict muscles, and draw the body in motion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrike dynamic and casual poses -- from running, jumping, and climbing to sitting, stretching, and more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessorize your figures -- draw textures, patterns, and folds, and add basic clothing and shoes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe drawing supplies you need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to set up your studio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe differences between drawing adults and children\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep-by-step illustrations and examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for forming facial expressions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced drawing techniques, including shading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to work with composition and perspective\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice on fixing mistakes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaces to present and archive your work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKensuke Okabayashi is an award-winning professional artist. His work can be seen in everything from comic books to graphic novels to advertising storyboards. Okabayashi has taught illustration courses at Mercer College of New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 9.98 x 7.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133694939271,"sku":"9780470390733","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/95f09ca074c262ea71edef77e320ce98.webp?v=1732635964","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/figure-drawing-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}