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A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting the Human Figure: A practical guide to depicting the human form in any medium

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Since the first people began to draw and paint, human figures and faces have dominated art. Through line drawings, paintings and sculpture, artists attempt to convey emotion, express spirit or simply show the physical beauty of the human form.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published July 25, 2008

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Sarah Hoggett

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October 2, 2023
Great introductions about materials and some good beginner tutorials on drawing what you see while having basic anatomical knowledge in the back of the head.
It also covers topics like composition, texture, color, light and mood.

I agree with what Teoh Yi Chie wrote on his blog (https://www.parkablogs.com/content/bo...
Most of the examples are great but some are not as good as expected. This might help beginners feel less stressed about having to produce at the same standards.
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