Drawing Figures: A Practical Course for Artists

by Barrington Barber

Of all the genres in art, figure drawing is the oldest. From the figures painted on the walls of ancient caves to modern-day representations of everyday people, artists have always sought to perfect their depictions of family, friends, and others around them.In Drawing Figures, teacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this area of art with anatomy and encompasses all aspects of figure drawing, showing you how to make the best of your talents.• Includes information on materials, techniques, and styles• Reviews the human figure in detail • Teaches you how to draw the whole figure, clothed and unclothed• Contains step-by-step drawings and exercises to practise

Genres: Art

265 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2018

About the author

Barrington Barber originally worked in advertising and television as designer and art director. Then taught at Ealing Art School. Then practiced as a freelance designer, illustrator, painter at Augustine Studios. He was Head of Art at St James’s Independent Schools. Author and illustrator of Fundamentals of Drawing and about 20 other books for Arcturus Publishing. Now paints, draws and writes about art.