The Anatomy of Style: Figure Drawing Techniques (Patrick J. Jones). This item is unavailable.The Anatomy of Style: Figure Drawing Techniques (Patrick J. Jones)

Anatomy, gesture and the art of drawing the figure Award-winning figurative artist and teacher Patrick J. Jones shows how an understanding of anatomy frees you to draw the human figure with confidence. Using his annotated Masterclass study sheets and step-by-step demonstrations, he explains how to simplify complex forms, recognise the body's key landmarks and combine solid structure with flowing lines. Inside this revised 160-page edition: Bones, muscles and proportion Choosing the right drawing tools and materials Foreshortening and drawing from life Detailed studies of hands, feet and twisting poses Step-by-step demonstrations: from first gesture to shading and refinement Common mistakes and how to put them right Drawing from imagination The relationship between drawing and painting Packed with sketchbook studies and finished works in pencil and charcoal, this is a practical, inspiring guide for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Patrick J. Jones is an award-winning sci-fi and fantasy artist and teacher. His clients have included Disney, Lucasfilm and Roc Books. He grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during “the Troubles”. Influenced by artists Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta, he spent long days in the sanctuary of rooftops, drawing and dreaming of becoming a fantasy artist to the din of street riots below. Today, Patrick mentors students online from his studio in Brisbane, Australia, and occasionally travels to draw at the world-renowned New Masters Academy. He is an instructor at Proko, a leading online art education platform, and the author of Drawing from Photos. / Kiri Leonard is a fantasy illustrator with a heritage steeped in ancient Nordic myth and folklore. She grew up in the village of Boeslum in Denmark and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Aarhus before attending the Pratt Institute in New York. She now lives in Austin, Texas, where she works as a full-time artist and illustrator of magical mythology, folklore and fairy tales.