You can do it! If you've always wanted to draw realistic and believable clothing, then look no further! Lee Hammond drawing demystifies the process of drawing clothing through a series of easy-to-follow step-by-step demonstrations that will have you drawing like a pro in no time. With an emphasis on the human body and five different folds of fabric, Lee explores the countless ways that fabric moves and drapes on the human form. Exploring everything from the basics of anatomy to the importance of lighting to the way clothing and form work together--there is nothing Lee doesn't help you master. • 30 step-by-step demonstrations ranging from the basics of anatomy to masterful statuary poses to elegant and realistic clothing patterns and styles • Focuses on clothing the body and the way fabric moves and drapes, and the importance of light and shading • Explores a variety of fabric and patterns: lace, stripes, crochet, denim, plaid and much more!
Author(s): Lee Hammond
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 144
Title Page
Special Offers
Table of Contents
Dedication
Introduction
You Can Do It!
Before and After Examples
Chapter One: Getting Started
Materials for Working in Black and White
The Five Elements of Shading
Create Smooth Blending
Practice Blending for Actual Objects
Basic Shapes Seen in Anatomy and Clothing
Creating Contrast
Three Steps to Drawing Shapes
Egg, Cone and Cylinder
The Puzzle Piece Theory
Use a Grid to Draw From Photos
Creating an Accurate Line Drawing with a Grid
Creating an Accurate Line Drawing Using Segment Drawings
Render Your Segment Drawing
Segment Drawing Notebook
Chapter Two: Drawing the Human Form
Anatomy
Basic Shapes in Arms
Anatomy of Arms
Drawing the Male Arm
Knee and Arm Segment
Female Arm Pose
Basic Shapes in Legs
Anatomy of Legs
Knee and Arm Segment
Basic Shapes in the Neck, Shoulders and Chest
Anatomy of the Neck
The Chest
Gesture Drawing the Figure
Foreshortening
Gesture Drawing for Foreshortening
Body Pose
Chapter Three: Drawing Hands & Feet
Anatomy of Hands
Hands
Keys to Drawing Hands
Foreshortened Hands
Hand and Shoulder
Anatomy of Feet
Keys to Drawing Feet
Feet
Chapter Four: Drawing Fabric & Folds
The Five Folds of Fabric
Column Fold
Drape Fold
Interlocking Fold
Coil Fold
Inert Fold
All Five Folds Together
Chapter Five: Drawing Clothing
Statues
Draped Statue
Colored Statue
Movement and Clothing
Lighting
Shadows
Shadow Close-Ups
Denim
Creating Denim Fabric
Metallic Shine
Sheer Fabric
Transparent Fabric With Patterning
Delicate Fabrics
Peasant Shirt
Ribbed Sweater
Crochet
Creating the Crochet Look
Cable Knit
Beads and Lace
Beaded and Lace Sleeve
Plaid
Plaid Scarf
Smocked Plaid
Stripes
Altered Stripes
Stripes
Polka Dots
How to Draw the Polka Dot Sweater
Bows
Folded Bows
Buttons
Drawing Buttons
Zippers
Women’s Shoes
Men’s Shoes
Putting It All Together
Test Your Knowledge
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Copyright
