Presents hundreds of examples that demonstrate important aspects of figure drawing, such as anatomical points, proportion, attitudes and weight distribution, rendering, and the figure in motion.
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YA-- An excellent choice to supplement life-drawing instruction in the classroom. Technical information on anatomy, proportion, lighting, weight distribution, and foreshortening is discussed. Beyond this, however, Sheppard shows how to render various figure types and how to capture the figure in motion. The use of a variety of media gives the book an added dimension. Two hundred drawings done in a classical style illustrate the points. They are often accompanied by diagrams to explain the underlying form. The text is informative and written in a way that gives the feeling of having an instructor at hand.
Copyright 1991 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Duplicates the Author's Other Figure Work,
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This review is from: Realistic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
Very similar to the other figure book written by the same author. Buying one or the other will be enough.
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An artist of rare talent,
By Alaskaguy "Alaskaguy" (Anchorage) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Realistic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
Sheppard's work is excellent and his explanations are clear. Much of the same material carries over to his other book on the female figure. One or the other is highly recommended, as are several of his other books.
10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent,
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This review is from: Realistic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
I found this book very helpful in understanding the human figure. It doesn't cover everything that I would have liked however, but it does cover a great deal of both male and female forms. With highly detailed drawings, practical techniques, and easy to understand text. This book makes an excellent addition to your drawing library.
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Although I paint and sculpt just about every subject, my real joy is in, and my best work is of, the human figure. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Seated Figure, The Kneeling Figure New!
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Although I paint and sculpt just about every subject, my real joy is in, and my best work is of, the human figure. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Seated Figure, The Kneeling Figure New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- How to Create Action, Fantasy and Adventure Comics by Tom Alvarez in Back Matter
- The Pencil Box: A Treasury of Time-Tested Drawing Techniques and Advice by Editors Of Artists Magazine And North Light Books on page 92
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