Joanna Henly Pocket Art: Figure Drawing

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InPocket Art: Figure Drawing,the second book in the new Pocket Art series (be sure to check out the first book on portraits!), learn to draw figures on the go with thequick visual exercises in this compact book. The lively, graphic approach of this guide will have you drawing figures right away. Look and learn with step-by-step illustrations and expert tips provided by London-basedfashion and portrait artist Miss Led, a.k.a. Joanna Henly. Following an introduction including a look atcareer directions for figure artists and an overview of tools, materials, and techniques, your lessons begin withthe basics ofaccurately rendering body proportions, body types, and body parts. After you gain some experience drawing basic figures, youll move on to adding expressiona persons style and personality, proclamation and identityto your work. Then youll finish up by headingout and about, practicing street sketching and movement. A gallery of drawings in the back provides a quick reference for inspiration and to reinforce what youve learned. This quick, visual guide is a must-have for figure drawing artists of all levels.