Drawing People
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Draw Natural and Believable Clothed Figures
In Drawing People, award-winning illustrator and instructor Barbara Bradley provides all the information you need to render clothed human figures with energy, detail and control.
Bradley begins by teaching the basics of any drawing, including proportion, perspective and value. Next, you’ll learn how to overcome the special challenges posed by clothing, including fabric folds and draping effects. Bradley illustrates how they’re constructed and how to draw them in different situationson male and female figures that are active or at rest.
These reliable, proven drawing techniques will add a natural feel to your art, resulting in figures that look as if they could walk, run or dance right off the page.
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Evie Writer –
whilst there is sound advice in some areas I found the accompanying examples very outdated. This was off putting and I really feel it is of little use if you are already an experienced artist.
Lene Daugaard –
This book contains a wealth of information on drawing the human body and also how clothes folds and wraps around the body. It is filled with small illustrative drawings with added colored lines to show the flow and directions of what is written. A very helpfull book.
Artwurx –
Well presented and although I have not read through as yet it is set out in sections easily identified for reference and use. Just need to make time to make actual use of it but covers most topics in enough detail to follow.
Cliente de Amazon –
Una herramienta genial, sobretodo al dibujar telas solas o personas vestidas. Tiene consejos y datos valiosos para aprender o mejorar.
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Diana Tea –
I am a figurative painter, illustrator, and part time university instructor who owns two copies of this outstanding book: one for personal use and one as a supplement to teaching.
There are very few books available on drawing the clothed figure, and fewer that are useful. This book is a must have for anyone who is a serious beginner or professional figurative artist.
It is filled from cover to cover with clearly written text, outstanding drawings and diagrams, and valuable information and insight. Part 1 in the book covers the oft overlooked imperative issues of stance and holding the medium, direct drawing, telling a story, drawing in a sketchbook and drawing in your studio. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 progress in a logical way through valuable information on the figure and clothing, including: clear information on how body forms and clothing wrap around, folds including their types and how they move with the form and action of the body, fabric types and textures, patterns, and how to construct clothing on the body, plus pages on drawing hats and footwear. Part 6 includes information on design of the figure in clothing, drawing heads, hands, and children.
Barbara Bradley’s mastery of subject, joyful spirit, and understanding of how we think and feel moves this far beyond being a simple “How To” book. This book is about drawing the clothed figure, but it is also about expressing an opinion and portraying a living human being.
Paul –
Manuale di disegno in lingua inglese, ricco di illustazioni e descrizioni
PillBlast –
I bought the book based on a youtube recommendation. Read already through it and will be going through it again more carefully again.
I never took art in school of anything and I feel like this book is opening my eyes to a different way of seeing the human figure. I have other drawing books but this one just clicked. I feel like it gave me building blocks that I will be able to use now to create better drawings. I love the tone of the book, the way the author explains, and the drawings illustrate everything beautifully. Best drawing book I bought so far and I have a feeling that it’s all the reference I need (but then again, who knows).
I recommend the book to anyone that is interested in learning how to draw the human figure. I love it and I would buy it again. I wish I knew about it before I spent money on other drawing books.
Oh, and for a good quality hardcover book the price was just perfect.
M. –
Very nice book that offers a comprehensive approach to drawing people. I like the author’s approach and stile. Highly recommended!
Bob Pipperex –
Long time since I embraced this hobby, thought in my advancing years it would be just one of my youth hobbies to take up again.
chad –
This book contains so much information that there is no need to look for other sources to learn how to draw people because it is all contained in this one book, which I find amazing.