Fundamentals of Drawing

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Anyone with a little persistence and the desire can learn to draw well”this is the starting point of The Fundamentals of Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities. Opportunities for practice and improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects”still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing, and portraiture”and supported by the demonstration of a broad range of skills and techniques, including perspective and composition.

Author(s): Barrington Barber
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Year: 2006

Language: English
Pages: 208
City: London
Tags: Drawing;Cartooning;Colored Pencil;Figure Drawing;Pastel;Pen & Ink;Pencil;Specific Objects;Arts & Photography;Folklore & Mythology;Social Sciences;Politics & Social Sciences

INTRODUCTION 6-7
MATERIALS 8-9
STILL LIFE 10-121
Techniques
Exploring Textures
Combining Objects
Themes and Composition
Expanding the View
Varying Techniques and Materials
Playing with Still Life
Unusual Arrangements
Bringing it all Together
FIGURE DRAWING 122-223
Proportions of the Human Figure
Anatomy of the Whole Body
Drawing the Torso
Anatomy of the Hand, Arm
and Shoulder
Drawing Arms and Hands
Anatomy of the Upper Leg
Anatomy of the Lower Leg and Foot
Drawing Complete Back Views
Drawing Hands and Feet
Drawing the Whole Figure
Drawing Clothed Figures
Drawing from Life
Composition
Figures in Action
Figures in Detail
Styles of Figure Drawing
Step-by-Step to a Final Composition
LANDSCAPE 22 4-34 3
Starting Points in a Landscape 225
Structure and Anatomy of Landscape 244
Materials and Techniques 266
Elements of Landscapes 278
Manipulating Space: Foreground 296
Manipulating Space: Middleground 304
Manipulating Space: Background 308
Monumental Places 312
Man-made Landscapes 316
Imaginary and Symbolic Landscapes 322
Creating a Landscape 328
PORTRAITS 3 4 4 -4 4 6
The Head 345
Anatomy of the Head 362
Your First Portrait Step-by-Step 366
Styles and Techniques 370
Composition 376
Group and Family Portraits 390
People at Different Ages 398
Dress 408
Hair Styles 418
Animals in Portraits 420
Furniture and Props 424
Symbolism 430
Self-Portraits 438
INDEX 446-448