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1	The human figure more books like this by John Henry Vanderpoel add to wishlist Unrivalled teacher. Penetrating comments, suggestions on what to look for, with more than 430 drawings. Basic. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $3.66! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Constructive Anatomy more books like this by George Brant Bridgman add to wishlist Reference shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose: hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, neck, thigh, leg, and more. "Best book on artist's anatomy."" -- Art Students League News." see all copies from $3.30! new only from $3.30! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Anatomy for the Artist more books like this by Sarah Simblet add to wishlist In "Anatomy for the Artist" acclaimed artist and academic Sarah Simblet unveils the extraordinary construction of the human body and celebrates its continuing prominence in Western Art today. Using superb specially commissioned photographs of male and female models together with historical and contempory works of art and her own illustrations, ... see all copies from $15.21! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 45th Anniversary Edition more books like this by Robert Beverly Hale, Jacob Collins (Foreword by) add to wishlist This instructive volume has been designed to help artists learn to draw by careful emulation of master works. The author methodically analyzes 100 famous drawings by such artists as Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt and Watteau, and explains the principles of art exemplified by each sketch. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $14.31! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life more books like this by George Bridgman add to wishlist The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! Following impressive runs by Sterling's previous editions comes a new, redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work. It combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. ... see all copies from $4.28! new only from $10.21! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery: Solutions for Drawing the Clothed Figure more books like this by Burne Hogarth add to wishlist A demonstration of drawing techniques for capturing the movement of clothed figures, and how each action of the body affects the clothing. see all copies from $9.11! new only from $14.31! \| first editions \| SVS
7	How to Draw People more books like this by Barbara Soloff Levy, Barbara Soloff Levy add to wishlist Step-by-step diagrams make it easy to draw people of all shapes and sizes, engaged in a variety of activities. By joining circles, ovals, rectangles, and other shapes, beginning artists can create a boy on a swing, a fireman, drummer, mailman, cowboy, and 25 other subjects. Includes blank practice pages. see all copies from $2.67! new only from $2.67! \| SVS
8	Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure more books like this by Edouard Lanteri add to wishlist Covers modelling from casts, live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; compositions; reliefs, drapery, medals, etc. 107 full-page photographic plates. 27 other photographs. 175 drawings and diagrams. see all copies from $4.85! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
9	Drawing the Living Figure more books like this by Joseph Sheppard add to wishlist Innovative approach to artistic anatomy focuses on specifics of surface anatomy, rather than muscles and bones. 177 drawings of live models in front, back, and side views, and in widely varying poses. see all copies from $7.35! new only from $7.35! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Street Scene: How to Draw Graffiti-Style more books like this by John Lee add to wishlist Readers will learn to create their own finished graffiti-style artwork using basic drawing techniques to create completed, colourful scenes. It includes more than 25 simple step-by-step demonstrations showing how to use traditional mannequin outlines and shapes; how to draw characters such as skaters, hip hop artists, punk rockers and other ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Anatomy for the Artist more books like this by Jeno Barcsay add to wishlist It's the classic in its field--a reference work of unparalleled importance for all professionals and students of art. This superb art manual is the best guide available on a subject that has fascinated artists for centuries: the human body. Jeno Barcsay, a professor who taught applied anatomy at the Budapest Academy of Fine Arts, offers a detailed ... see all copies from $3.51! new only from $17.64! \| first editions
12 view cover	Putting People in Your Paintings more books like this by Laurel Hart add to wishlist A lot of books teach artists how to draw portraits or figures, but this book takes that concept one step further, showing readers how to put those people into realistic scenes. It's never been easier to capture the essence of people, with: 11 step-by-step watercolour demonstrations, featuring interiors, landscapes, cityscapes and more; ... see all copies from $8.11! new only from $18.72! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Drawing People: How to Portray the Clothed Figure more books like this by Barbara Bradley add to wishlist These reliable and proven drawing techniques will add a natural feel to your art, resulting in figures that look as if they could walk, run or dance right off the page. see all copies from $9.61! new only from $10.14! \| SVS
14 view cover	Figure Drawing: The Structure, Anatomy, and Expressive Design of Human Form more books like this by Nathan Goldstein add to wishlist Examines how the four basic factors in drawing the figure - structure, anatomy, design and expression - assist and govern each other. It focuses on the figurative and abstract consideration of drawing observed or envisioned human forms, and considers perceptual, technical and subjective aspects. see all copies from $4.21! new only from $63.75! \| first editions
15 view cover	Art Models: Life Nudes for Drawing, Painting, and Sculpting more books like this by Maureen Johnson, Douglas Johnson add to wishlist Artists can easily access the human form outside of the studio with this solid pictorial reference. More than 500 crisp photographs portray a diverse set of models in 100 poses - ranging from the classical to the everyday - and show the positions from a variety of angles, including overhead. Exquisitely detailed photos of particular body parts and ... see all copies from $11.70! new only from $11.70! \| SVS
16 view cover	Figure in Motion more books like this by Thomas Easley, Mark Smith (Photographer) add to wishlist Leaping, somersaulting, stretching and dancing figures animate this gallery of action poses, photographed for artists of all levels to use as a reference when portraying human figures in motion. There are pictures of both male and female models in suspended action to show the body from numerous vantage points. Students can practise figure drawing ... see all copies from $6.69! new only from $12.46! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Expressive Portraits: Creative Methods for Painting People more books like this by Jean Pederson add to wishlist Jean Pedersen teaches how to capture the beauty of the human face and figure. By combining watercolour with other water-friendly mediums, Jean produces rich darks contrasted by extreme lights to create texture-filled paintings that convey the mood and emotion of the subject. Every aspect of painting mixed media portraits will be addressed, ... see all copies from $10.65! new only from $19.78! \| SVS
18	Painting People in Watercolor more books like this by Alex Powers add to wishlist Painting portraits in watercolours is a difficult practice which requires great control, good drafting ability and knowledge of the small forms and planes that make up the face. Aimed at intermediate to advanced watercolour painters, this guide to portrait painting demonstrates how to structure a painting and emphasizes the importance of the ... see all copies from $66.01! first editions
19 view cover	The Figure Figure more books like this by Walt Reed, Robin Hazlewood add to wishlist North Light is proud to present North Light Classic Editions -- art books that have proven themselves to be true "classics" of the category through consistently excellent sales and unanimously high praise. Each title bestowed this honor appears with an unmistakable blue seal designating it as the best of the best. A best-seller for three decades, ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $16.65! \| SVS
20 view cover	Figure Drawing Without a Model more books like this by Ron Tiner add to wishlist Drawing the human figure is possibly the most enticing, yet challenging, discipline for an artist. With the aid of drawings and illustrations in a wide range of styles and techniques, this book represents a course of instruction in drawing the human figure from memory. Stressing the need to return frequently to the discipline of the life class, ... see all copies from $9.60! new only from $12.24! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Seeing through clothes more books like this by Anne Hollander add to wishlist In this excellent and strikingly original book, anne hollander explores the rich and complex heritage of western pictorial art as it has represented the human image - clothed, partially clothed,draped and nude. The civilized eye, she suggests,is always eager for human images,and even more eager for styles in the human image. And we get our ideas ... see all copies from $2.64! new only from $21.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and Beautifully more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist This text approaches the figure organically, demonstrating how to observe its basic shapes and subtle nuances through practical exercises and "seeing with a painter's eye". It includes progressive step-by-step instructions on how to capture the essence of the human form and its different poses. see all copies from $13.14! new only from $13.14! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form more books like this by Eliot Goldfinger add to wishlist Eliot Goldfinger, a realistic sculptor and instructor of human and animal anatomy, has designed and written a reference work for artists and art students on the visual and descriptive components of human anatomy. The format is simple and accessible; all information about one aspect of a topic is set forth on facing pages. For example, the anterior ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $45.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Life Class more books like this by Pat Barker add to wishlist When war breaks out in 1914, Paul Tarrant, a student at the Slade School of Art, leaves behind his attempted life as an artist and his beautiful fellow-student Elinore to tend to casualties on the front line. His life as a volunteer for the Belgian Red Cross is a world away from his days at the Slade, yet at times he canâ t help but think of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Anatomy and drawing more books like this by Victor Semon Pérard add to wishlist This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist, explaining the subject in simple terms, identifying parts of the body and demonstrating physical activities through the author's sketches. Chapters cover the human skeleton, head and neck, torso, arm, hand, leg, foot, and musculature. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.02! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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