Fundamentals of Drawing

Description

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. 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