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by Lucy Watson (Author) "You don't need an in-depth knowledge of anatomy to get started on figure drawing, but it does help to understand the proportions of the body,..." (more)
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Lucy Watson provides beginning artists with the fundamentals they need to render realistic, skillful drawings of people. She begins with an easy-to-follow overview of anatomy, then simplifies the challenging elements of perspective. Step-by- step exercises enable readers to learn as they draw, ensuring that every lesson is fun and gratifying.

Watson takes readers to the next level with clear, concise guidelines for rendering mass, volume, light and tone. They'll also find invaluable tips and techniques for working with color and developing a composition.

Finally, the book focuses on rendering accurate features, with guidelines for heads, eyes, noses, mouths, ears, hair, hands and feet.

Lucy Watson graduated from Central Saint Martin's College of Art & Design in London, England, with an undergraduate degree in Fine Art and a Masters in Advanced Printmaking. Highly experienced in all media, she makes her living as a freelance painter and illustrator. Her drawing, prints, and paintings have been exhibited at prestigious venues all over Europe. Lucy is the author of The Artist's Sketchbook. She lives in Kent, England.


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  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (February 15, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581803125
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581803129
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,162,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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You don't need an in-depth knowledge of anatomy to get started on figure drawing, but it does help to understand the proportions of the body, the basic skeletal structure and the way the muscles and flesh clothe the bones. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Gift for someone who is into Sketching, January 22, 2009
I gave this as gift to my mother in law, She loves it. This is very introductory book for someone who is into sketching. Even if someone is not that artistic, the instructions are so detailed, that anyone can sketch.Before buying this book, I brought several sketching books from Library,but just liked this one.The author nailed it.

Great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Judith Hamilton "buggin" Janesville, Wisc. USA, January 14, 2009
Excellent instructional material for figure drawing. Easy to follow and very helpful information in learning to draw figures. Excellent book for beginning artists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL, December 5, 2008
I love Lucy Watson, ever since I bought The Artist's Sketchbook- her sketching is lively and I have learned to sketch easily and without worrying about having it "finished" Don't know what I would do without her books!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars This is STRANGE. Watson has a similar book out same year???
"Draw and Sketch Figures: Sketch with Confidence in 6 Steps or less" by Lucy Watson 2003:

This book is odd, because Watson just authored "Life Drawing Class"... Read more
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