Essential Guide to Drawing: Life Drawing

· Arcturus Publishing
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About this ebook

The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to life drawing.

Learn to:
• Portray figures in movement
• Create believable dimension
• Correctly gauge figure proportions and foreshorten limbs
• Get the most out of a life drawing class
• And more!

Examples from master artists such as Giorgione, Manet and Freud show the range of materials and stylistic approaches to life drawing. This book is perfect for both budding and professional artists, providing tips and tricks to mastering this subtle art.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Essential Guides to Drawing are practical books for artists who wish to improve their skills in a particular subject area. The series covers Animals, Landscapes, Perspective & Composition, Portraits, Still Life and Landscapes.

About the author

Barrington Barber is the world's best-selling practical art author. He practised as an illustrator (Saxon Artist) and Graphic Designer, was Art Director at Ogilvie & Mather and S.H. Bensons, and then a lecturer in Graphic Design at Ealing Art School. He has also worked as a freelance designer, illustrator and animator and as a painter at Augustine Studios. He now paints, draws and writes about art, and enjoys sports, walking, philosophy and meditation. Barrington lives in South London.

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