The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ken Goldman
By (author) Stephanie Goldman
SeriesCollector's Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenreArt techniques and principles
Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts
Painting and art manuals
ISBN/Barcode 9781600589454
ClassificationsDewey:743.4
Audience
General
Illustrations 320+ b-w illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Walter Foster Publishing
Imprint Walter Foster Publishing
Publication Date 4 October 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

With a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references and step-by-step pencil lessons, Drawing Poses for Beginners will help you master drawing realistic human figures in a range of different positions. This helpful 128-page guide reveals the process of drawing the human figure as it pertains to anatomy, proportions, volume, mass, gesture, movement, and expression. From there, discover how these characteristics come together using light, shape, line, and form to accurately depict the human figure in a variety of everyday poses. Step-by-step drawing instructions and techniques demonstrate how to capture realistic poses as they differ from one person to the next across a range of human characteristics. In section 1 of this book, learn the tools, materials, and techniques used in drawing before diving into the basics of portraiture and human anatomy. In section 2, practice a variety of basic stationary poses before moving on to the dynamic poses in section 3. Section 4 covers expressive portraits and conveying mood and facial expressions. Finally, with lots of examples, section 5 covers many of the artistic compositions you can use when drawing people. Packed with helpful illustrated references, hundreds of techniques, and loads of expert instruction, Drawing Poses for Beginners is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels-and one that will be referred to over and over again. Walter Foster Publishing's Collector's Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. Suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, each book features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application via step-by-step projects.

Author Biography

Ken Goldman is an internationally known artist, author, teacher, and art juror. A recipient of numerous awards, Goldman has exhibited widely in various group shows and solo exhibitions in The Netherlands, Paris, Italy, Greece, China, Colombia, Mexico, New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. In California, Goldman has shown at the Oceanside Museum of Art, USC Fisher Museum of Art, and Autry Museum of the American West. Recently (2012-2018), Kens work has been exhibited throughout China at The Shanghai International Biennale, two Shenzhen International Biennales, and five universities: Jimei, Quanzhou, Tsinghua, Qingdao, and Shanghai. Please visit www.goldmanfineart.com for more information.Stephanie Goldman is known for her richly colored figures, insightful portraits, boldly painted miniatures, and dynamic charcoal, pencil, and ink drawings. She imbues all of her work with a focused creativity and experimentation that intrigues collectors and critics alike. Stephanie teaches figure painting and portraiture at the Athenaeum School of the Arts in La Jolla, California, and has worked with artist Ken Goldman for more than two decades collaborating on both large and small public and private art projects. Visit www.goldmanfineart.com.