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Vilppu Drawing Manual
The gold standard for learning figure drawing is back! This new edition, published by New Masters Academy, is completely revised and updated. Learn how to draw from Glenn Vilppu, one the world's best living draftsman. This book takes you through drawing the human figure step-by-step, from gesture to construction, anatomy and light, teaching you to analyze and understand what you are seeing rather than copying. This book teaches you the skills needed to bring your drawings to life, whether done from the model or imagination. This edition also features Digital Bonus Content, including 150 high quality reference images, and 90 days of free access to New Masters Academy – the best way to learn art online!
211 pages, Hardcover
First published February 28, 1997
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October 20, 2015
Best book on drawing I have encountered. It doesn't go into very details into drawing, but it does give something much more powerful. The insight into what makes drawings great and how to make them come alive. It gives and explains the essentials, but it does require you to think deeply about what you are drawing.
August 18, 2017
"Knowing the basics provides the tools for expression."
It's really a good book on figure drawing concerning the analysis of the model rather than just copying it. It is really informative, and I've learned a lot. Actually, I feel confident after knowing that I don't have to just copy the contour and the shape of a certain muscle or whatever, and it's better to understand what I'm looking for in order to find it and translate it with more confidence.
I didn't like the lack of anatomy information, it was quite general without any specificity. After all, this wasn't meant to be an anatomy book and that I understand. Anyway, it is a good book to start with, especially for beginners.
"There are no rules, just tools."
It's really a good book on figure drawing concerning the analysis of the model rather than just copying it. It is really informative, and I've learned a lot. Actually, I feel confident after knowing that I don't have to just copy the contour and the shape of a certain muscle or whatever, and it's better to understand what I'm looking for in order to find it and translate it with more confidence.
I didn't like the lack of anatomy information, it was quite general without any specificity. After all, this wasn't meant to be an anatomy book and that I understand. Anyway, it is a good book to start with, especially for beginners.
"There are no rules, just tools."
February 15, 2015
Glenn Vilppu is an academic drawing master of the old school variety. There is no quick fix however, the book will set you on the right path but of course lots of effort needs to be applied
March 21, 2008
If you can't draw gestures your work ends up looking just as lifeless as bad animatronic pirates. Vilppu's manual has everything you need to know about gesture drawing. After reading it you just have to draw hundreds and hundreds of drawings.
March 6, 2018
One of the best figure drawing books out there.
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