BooksThis list of recommended books is not intended to be comprehensive but represents a selection which I found interesting or useful in one way or another. The following two books can be singled out as containing particularly strong technical advice and clear tutorials:
Barrett, Robert, Life Drawing: How to Portray the Figure with Accuracy and Expression, North Light Books, 2008. Raynes, John, Figure Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist, Chancellor Press, 1993. Raynes has also produced an extremely clear and inspiring instructional DVD entitled Drawing & Painting People BlogsTom Wood
Artist's blog incorporating work by the Redbrick Mill life drawing group. Learning to See Documents Paul Foxton's progress as he teaches himself to draw again. Inspiring and informative, with lots of great information about drawing techniques. |
MagazinesPainters-Online the website for Leisure Painter and The Artist magazines. A friendly community site for artists of all abilities.
DownloadsFigure Drawing for all it's Worth by Andrew Loomis.
The late American illustrator and artist who wrote a number of popular books covering a wide range of art techniques, including an entire book on drawing the figure. Click the above link to download a PDF copy. FeedbackIf you've got any comments, suggestions or useful links, please let Keith know via the Contact page.
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