Figure Drawing Without a Model [Paperback]

Ron Tiner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997

From the basics of drawing from life, to drawing the human figure from memory, Tiner offers a course of instruction. Illustrated with the author's own work, it is designed to encourage artists of all levels of ability, including cartoonists and graphic artists. The book begins with informal sketches and a brief introduction to anatomical structure before going on to explain figure movement and how the body shows its age, expresses emotion and displays character.

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About the Author

Ron Tiner is a self-taught artist who has worked as a freelance illustrator for over thirty years. His work has included traditional fairy tales, stories of Robin Hood and numerous books of classic literature, including the works of William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. Ron has also written extensively on art and illustration. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715306464
• ISBN-13: 978-0715306468
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #525,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have..., July 4, 2001

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Lonewalker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Figure Drawing Without a Model (Paperback)

Mr. Tiner really opened the world of figure drawing to me. I have purchased other figure drawing books, but this one stands head and shoulders above them all. This book is dedicated to the human figure and covers it from head-to-toe!

If someone is serious about developing the skills to be able to draw from their imagination - then purchase this book. The humans figure is a world unto its self and certainly takes practice. Tiner leads you by the hand and illustrates what he preaches.

Don't be mislead though... This book is a tool through which hours of practice and applying your newfound knowledge, will bring you to the level of mastering the human anatomy. To achieve what Tiner has illustrated, it will be a life long process.

Just flipping through the book, will inspire any illustrator or casual artist. The book is chalk full of wonderful illustrations and really guides the artist down the right path.

Others topics covered are picture composition and graphic narrative. Invaluable tips on body types, facial expressions, and bone structure. The majority of the book is centered around instructing the artist on the path to drawing the human figure from ones own memory. Tiner certainly accomplishes that!

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tiner's book is stimulating and encouraging., March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Figure Drawing Without a Model (Paperback)

I found Tiner's book on the library shelf. I couldn't put it down. I finally decided to purchase it to cease the increasing late fees. Tiner writes to his audience in first person; I felt he was sitting there next to me personally giving me tips, encouragement, and support. His artwork pleases the eye, giving a visual to work off of. Overall, this book is one of my favorites. Pick it up, and you will know why.

61 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars a book that teaches you nothing, March 5, 2003

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maureen moriarty (carlsbad, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Figure Drawing Without a Model (Paperback)

Have you ever asked for help on learning how to draw and as an answer someone told you "draw a lot"? Well, that is what this book basically says. Even though it is a good and obvious truth that one should draw a lot in order to be good at it, it isn't going to help you learn that much. One needs tips, on anatomy, foreshortening, lighting, clothing on wrinkles, facial features etc in order to learn to draw. This book contains little if not none. The illustrations in this book are almost nonexistant. He did show a couple pictures that proves that he himself can draw, but nothing really that you can copy to memorize so you can draw yourself. As you can probably tell, I did not like this book at all. However, i might be able to give you some tips on books that might help you out. First and most important, dynamic anatomy by Burne Hogarth, head and figure by jack hamm, foreshortening by Burne hogarth, wrinkles and drapery, burne hogarth, and there are many more out there i am sure. This book never cut it, didn't give illustrations or tips, if you are uncertain though i recommend going to a library and figuring out if this book is right for you before spending money on it.