So I got my butt in gear and have decided to dive back in to figure drawing. I had been away from practising the basics for way to long!!! I've been sketching for almost 2 weeks now and feel like I'm getting back into the groove again. I did a lot of figure drawing once upon a time (back in art school)!! How soon we forget that the basics must be done regularly.... Not just every few years!!! I've made a few new Art Book purchases that some of you may enjoy!!
"Cyclopedia Anatomicae"
"The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition"
"Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice"
"Virtual Pose 3: The Ultimate Visual Reference Series for Drawing the Human Figure"
LOVE the Poser books... next best thing to having a real model... The book comes with a disc that allows you to rotate the figures for a full turn around. There are other books/disc's out there that can allow you to do overhead views also.
Another favorite of mine is the American Artist Drawing Highlights! You can even go to their online store and purchase past issues of their different magazines. If your in need of a little Video or Demonstration just go to their home page , pick a medium and you have a wealth of info at your figure tips (and hey... it's free)!!
I'll get around to putting up some of my "quick" studies soon... need just a little more practise before I subject myself to a mass critic!! LOL!!
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Angela - thanks for the comment and for the reference to these art books. Some days figures come easily to me, and other days....I feel like I'm a total beginner. I appreciate the info and will be adding these books to my collection.
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