Pocket Art: Figure Drawing: The quick guide to mastering technique and style

<b>This second book in the Pocket Art series (following <i>Portraits</i>) is packed with expert technical guidance on drawing realistic figures and stunning, inspirational examples.</b> London-based artist Joanna Henly (a.k.a. Miss Led) guides you through <b>every aspect of figure drawing</b> with a lively, graphic approach to instruction—demystifying the complexities of body proportions and capturing gestures with <b>step-by-step illustrations </b>and <b>expert tips</b>. Following an introduction—including a look at <b>career directions</b> for figure artists and an <b>overview of tools, materials, and techniques</b>—your lessons begin with the basics of <b>accurately rendering body proportions</b>, body types, and body parts. After you gain some experience drawing basic figures, you'll move on to <b>adding expression</b>—a person's style and personality, proclamation and identity—to your work. Then you'll finish up by heading out and about, practicing <b>street sketching and movement</b>. A <b>gallery of drawings </b>in the back provides a quick reference for inspiration and to reinforce what you've learned. The exercises demonstrate and reinforce the skills as you go, while the <b>incredible artwork inspires and motivates</b>. With its <b>compact size </b>and <b>sturdy flexi binding</b>, you can carry this invaluable resource everywhere you go—in your backpack, bag, or pocket.