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A Beginner's Guide to Drawing People: Step by Step Techniques for Beginners, Covering Figure Drawing Human Anatomy and the Female Nude

James Horton; Ian Sidaway; Patricia Monahan; Albany Wiseman

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Here are three books in one, and the only guide any artist needs to draw people beautifully. From understanding the basics of human anatomy to capturing the grace of the female nude to accurately depicting a person's figure and form, this covers it all: choosing and using tools and materials, capturing both still poses and motion, and completing exciting, skill-building projects.* Figure Drawing: "15 detailed and engaging projects…capture the figure from different viewpoints, examine how the skeleton and muscles change with every action, and work with lighting. Highly recommended volume."--Library Journal.* Anatomy: This comprehensive guide will help beginners comprehend the body's structure and how it moves. Develop abilities with a series of exciting projects, including arms, torso and legs, heads, the male and female body, a female reclining, an athlete, and a dancer.* The Female Nude: "Working from photos, the beginner can advance through the challenges of the three classic poses; seated, reclining, and standing. A fine addition to the genre. Capture the body in three classic poses. Twelve projects take the student through every step of the process."--Arts Materials Retailer.

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Human Anatomy: An Artist's Step-By-Step Guide to Techniques and Materials

James Horton

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The human figure has been a challenge to artists since the first prehistoric attempts to create images. Beginners will learn the intricacies of drawing human anatomy with this special understanding of how the body moves. Experiment with the wide range of drawings materials and equipment that can be utilized to capture the human form, including chalks, charcoal, pastel, fixative, watercolors, and oils, with each unique medium helping to enhance an aspect of your work. Understand how the body is structured and moves: essential knowledge for an artist who wishes to capture accurate portraits of life. Bonus projects develop your skills by drawing a series of challenging sketches including arms, torso and legs, heads, the male and female body, the male torso, a female reclining, an athlete, and a dancer.

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Introduction to Art Techniques

James Horton; Ray Smith; Michael Wright; Ray Wright; Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)

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A comprehensive guide for the enthusiastic beginner and the experienced artist alike, An Introduction to Art Techniques embraces seven basic elements of art technique in one comprehensive volume. The subjects included are Drawing, Perspective, Watercolor, Pastels, Oil Painting, Acrylics, and Mixed Media. Easy-to-follow projects -- from drawing natural forms to creating a photo collage -- teach you all the essentials of each subject and inspire you to go on to master more complex techniques.Close-up, step-by-step photogrpahs show artworks being created before your eyes, revaling the secrets of how professional artists produce their work. Art Techniques offers the widest choice of specific subjects -- from mixing watercolors to blockprintmaking, from tonal drawing to oil painting in layers. You will find clear, authoritative text written by artists who specialize in each particular medium.

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An Introduction to Drawing

James Horton

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The DK Art School series provides all the fundamental techniques both adult and juvenile artists need. At the heart of each book are twelve projects that explore the methods of the great masters. Each specially commissioned painting is broken down in step-by-step color photos that show every stage of its creation. Lists of materials, subjects, and techniques complete each volume. 300 color photos.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1999, Hardcover - 1994

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Leisure Painter, Pastel Techniques: Explore the Beauty and Versatility of Pastels

James Horton

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Published in association with the popular Leisure Painter magazine, this book is packed with demonstrations, exercises and handy hints. Initial sections on material, techniques, colour and tone are followed by chapters on landscape, portraits, figures, still life, interiors and buildings. Advice is included on blending, smudging, feathering and working with charcoal and the compositions range from a colourful circus interior and an intimate portrait to a stormy landscape.

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Introduction to Art Technique

James Horton; Ray Smith; Michael Wright; Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)

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How to Paint Skin Tones

James Horton; Hazel Harrison

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Problem solving instruction and practical color mixing charts help artists in all mediums master one of painting's most basic and troublesome elements.

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Composition & Perspective: Lessons & Exercises to Develop Your Painting & Drawing Technique

James Horton

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Composition & Perspective contains: -How to compose landscapes portraits, and still life studies-Practical advice on formal and informal composition-How to choose the best compositional format for your subject

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How to Draw the Figure

James Horton

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