Figure Sketching for Beginners

By Len A. Doust

Book Overview

If a drawing "is not alive, it is a failure," declares Len A. Doust. With his practical help and encouraging guidance, even novice sketchers can learn how to capture the vitality and character of their models.
Clear instructions and 23 step-by-step illustrations highlight everything students need to know. Featured topics include:
- Perspective and proportions
- Heads, faces, and hands
- Hats, shoes, and clothing
- Age and character
- Expressions
- Athletes and dancers
Concise and informative, this manual offers sketchers the perfect way to get started.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486450953
• ISBN13: 9780486450957
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"