Begin to Draw People: Simple Techniques for Drawing the Head and Body

From Chris Hart, the bestselling art instruction author of all time, the first in a brand-new series—and the perfect go-to guide for anyone ages 12 and up interested in beginner-level figure drawing.
 
In Begin to Draw People, bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart taps into his vast experience to prove that anyone can depict the human body. Chris has carefully designed his step-by-step instructions so they’re accessible to absolute beginners, especially kids 12 and up. His simplified yet detailed guidance covers drawing the head and body for men, women, and children in a wide variety of facial features, expressions, styles, and poses. Learn to capture the many personalities and activities of people in everyday life, from firefighters, doctors, soldiers, and students to swimmers, skateboarders, gymnasts, and even daydreamers. A quick look through this book will make it clear to any aspiring artist: you can learn to draw, quickly and easily—and love every step along the way!

With more than seven million copies of his books in print, Christopher Hart is the world’s leading author of art instruction books. His titles frequently appear on the Bookscan Top 50 Art list. They also have a huge international audience, having been translated into more than 20 languages. In his more than 50 titles, he offers artists accessible, generously illustrated, and clearly written step-by-step instruction on a wide variety of how-to-draw subjects, including manga, figure drawing, cartooning, comics, fashion, and animals. He lives in Westport, CT.