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