Offers instructions on the techniques of drawing portraits, clothed figures, hands and feet, scenery, and nudes, along with a primer on the importance of light and shade.
Working with a traditional view of drawing, this essential manual, for beginning and experienced artists alike, covers monochrome media such as pencil, graphite, charcoal, chalk, carbon pencil, and ink. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, the topics include portraits, the nude and clothed figure, hands and feet, and scenery, as well as sections on anatomy, perspective, light, tone and shade, proportion, and composition. Detailed and technical advice and practical tips accompanied by perceptive drawings make this an invaluable resource for any artist. This comprehensive resource brings together the seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series in a smaller format.
"Based on the following books in the Art of Drawing series by Giovanni Civardi published by Search Press: Drawing Techniques (2002), Drawing Portraits (2002), Drawing the Clothed Figure (2005), Drawing Hands & Feet (2005), Drawing Scenery (2002), Drawing Light & Shade (2006), The Nude (2007). ... Also based on Giovanni Civardi's Complete Guide to Drawing published by Search Press, 2006"--P. facing t.p.