Figure It Out! Human Proportions: Draw the Head and Figure Right Every Time (Christopher Hart Figure It Out!)
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1936096730 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Now, thanks to Chris Hart's foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors, and swiftly fix mistakes. When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so it's essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them accurately without using direct reference. Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process.
"Excellent book for the beginning figure artist!" according to Clinton Watkins. Earlier this year, I wrote a positive review for Chris Hart's book, "Figure It Out! The Beginner's Guide to Drawing People." I still give that book a favorable review. It goes over the shapes in the human figure very well. But while working with that book, I realized I had some questions that simply weren't answered. I'm sure with practice and the book's guidance, I would have eventually figured it out, but that would have taken a lot of time. "Figure It Out! Human Proportions" saved that. Ivey said Great book, even if they don't follow their own advice 100% of the time. I'm really loving this book. I started out as a garbage artist and have upgraded to recycling, maybe even compost. The only downside, and it's not too big, is that the "step by step" drawing sections often aren't the same drawing from step to step. They're still the same face, but features won't be in the same place as they were before. Not a major deal, but did take me a few double takes to figure out why my drawing suddenly stopped looking like the tutorial's.I kinda lied, one more down. "Great book for learning to draw people in proportion - not drawing them in photo-realistic detail" according to R. Ellis. I've read a lot of books on drawing and this is great if you are looking for a guide to sketching people (as opposed to figure drawing, which is far more detailed.) I enjoy sketching, quick drawings that capture the feel of the scene, and wanted to include people, but had issues with proportion - no longer. This book allowed me to make rapid progress in this regard. It covers all the parts of people as well as the whole person in a way that makes it easy to look at a person and then draw
Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process. . From the Back CoverWhen the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Now, thanks to Chris Hart's foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors, and swiftly fix mistakes