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Drawing Atelier - The Figure: How to Draw in a Classical Style
Arguably the most challenging of subjects for the artist, the human figure also offers opportunities for works of incredible beauty and complexity. In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the methods of the Old Masters and keen perspective developed over Jon DeMartin's 20+ years of making and teaching art, this comprehensive workshop focuses on the power of line and how it can be used to achieve a convincing sense of dimension and life.
Beautifully illustrated with classical drawings as well as step-by-step progressions, these lessons explore the enlightening practice of copying, how to use proportion and measurement wisely, drawing the head and its features, rendering the figure in motion, short-pose exercises, and much, much more. Throughout, artists will master techniques for achieving a compelling "living force" in their drawings, while building a base of understanding that will ultimately make the process more intuitive and enjoyable.
Beautifully illustrated with classical drawings as well as step-by-step progressions, these lessons explore the enlightening practice of copying, how to use proportion and measurement wisely, drawing the head and its features, rendering the figure in motion, short-pose exercises, and much, much more. Throughout, artists will master techniques for achieving a compelling "living force" in their drawings, while building a base of understanding that will ultimately make the process more intuitive and enjoyable.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published March 23, 2016
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March 17, 2019
In this book there is everything you need to know to analyze old master drawings with modern tools and then apply those concepts to drawing the figure from life. Furthermore, if Jon deMartin is teaching in your area, I couldn’t recommend him more. He’s knowledgeable, a great artist, and a sweetheart!
September 12, 2025
Mind blowing and practical
Loved this. I started practising figure drawing about 6 months ago have really been struggling with accuracy. This book has given me a clear roadmap for moving forward.
Loved this. I started practising figure drawing about 6 months ago have really been struggling with accuracy. This book has given me a clear roadmap for moving forward.
September 16, 2023
A MUST READ FOR EVERY ARTIST
I really learned alot about what goes into making a great work of art from reading this book. It has helped me improve my drawing measurably.
I really learned alot about what goes into making a great work of art from reading this book. It has helped me improve my drawing measurably.
December 22, 2024
Recommed for every artist, some steps to draw with enough explaination
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