Art Models 4: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts (Art Models series) [Hardcover]

Maureen Johnson (Author), Douglas Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Art Models series | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

While no book can replace a live model, this photographic guide to the human form provides an array of figures for those who do not have access to live models. The latest in the series, this guide features two new models and an entirely new collection of photographs. Posed in a variety of classical and modern positions, the models appear in a clear, clean environment that is void of distractions and enhances the figure. All of the high-resolution photographs were painstakingly edited and adjusted to yield all the nuances of the figures. The PC- and Mac-compatible companion CD-ROM contains 24 photographs per pose that, in total, comprise a full 360-degree view. Each angle of every pose can be enlarged, enabling artists to zoom in on specific body parts to discover their intricate detail or project the photos to lifelike proportions. The CD also offers the flexibility of numerous viewing options—on a computer screen, printed out, projected for a group, or via a high-definition television when connected through a computer.

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About the Author

Maureen Johnson is an art director and a marketing analyst. Douglas Johnson is a photographer and an engineer. They are the coauthors of the Art Models series. They live in Salem, New Hampshire.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Live Model Books; Har/Cdr edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981624936
• ISBN-13: 978-0981624938
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea!, March 2, 2010

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Professor Emeritus P. Bagnolo "Slugger/BIGGUY" (DOWNTOWN NYC/Chic. NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art Models 4: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts (Art Models series) (Hardcover)

This is a great tool and money saver for artists. The book contains pictures of the models, but in the DVD which comes with it each pose can be rotated to give the artist at least several views of the same figure. They are royalty free, so you can use them as your model and, if you like, make whatever facial or figurative changes in features or other details on your own. It is like having a set of genii models. Some of the poses, are unfortunately rather stiff looking, but the majority are quite useful. Although you can go to the website and download individual poses, some of which are free, others of which you must purchase, it is far cheaper to buy an entire book of poses than to buy them individually. However, keep this in mind, on a rush job, on a week-end or holiday, with no live models available, the download idea can be a commission saver. You have the fall back that you can always look for a pose that works on their website and download. Before buying any of the books, however, you might want to check out the contents and see if the poses are appropriate for your work before buying.
Art Models 3: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts (Art Models series) (No. 3)Art Models: Life Nudes for Drawing Painting and SculptingArt Models 4: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts (Art Models series)

I would say, all in all, if you are an artist, it is a boon to have this book, and although I do prefer live models, in a pinch and for very little money, you can be secure in the knowledge that numerous models are right in your studio, virtually sitting on your bookshelf, and those photos within can be expanded or contracted to a variety of sizes and with very solid, clear resolution. I often use a Projector for enlarging to life size or larger, after I make the initial drawing from the Model.

I own books 3, & 4 and will soon order 5 and I highly recommend this system. I give them 4.5 stars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winning product in this series, January 16, 2010

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Alaskaguy "Alaskaguy" (Anchorage) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Art Models 4: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts (Art Models series) (CD-ROM)

Art Models 4 joins the winning collection of Art Models 1-3, adding more diversity of models and poses to an already great collection. I paint, and I compose my paintings with Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 [OLD VERSION], so I greatly appreciate the high resolution jpg files from multiple angles, and with no retouching. I also appreciate that the producers of Art Models series invite artists to recommend new poses, and to help select the poses that will grace the next disc.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for figure reference!, June 12, 2010

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R. Salcedo "paintgirl" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art Models 4: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts (Art Models series) (Hardcover)

I haven't bought any of the previous editions, but I am very satisfied with this one. The included CD is terrific! Because I work alone in my studio most of the time and I live way out in the suburbs, I don't have a lot of opportunities for live figure drawing, so this book will be very helpful! I will probably buy the earlier versions now, and next years' too!