High-focus Drawing: A Revolutionary Approach to Drawing the Figure - Softcover

McMullan, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626540764 ISBN 13: 9781626540767

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, 2016

Synopsis

High-Focus Drawing is an exciting and challenging new approach to figure drawing from one of America's most celebrated illustrators. Designed for students who are already comfortable with the fundamentals of figure drawing, this book focuses on the essential question of life drawing: how does one capture the natural rhythms and energies of the human form?Inside, you'll find page after page of inspiring instruction as well as dozens of examples from master artists. Particularly useful are insightful critiques of unfinished works by the author and his students. 

High-Focus Drawing presents a unique aesthetic and perspective. Truly a one-of-a-kind art book, it is sure to inspire and delight students for years to come. 

James McMullan, one of America's foremost illustrators, is best known for his many acclaimed theater posters for Lincoln Center. His 1976 New York magazine cover and interior illustrations inspired the imagery of the film Saturday Night Fever. He is the author of four books.

This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635616824).

About this title

About the Author

James McMullan, one of America's foremost illustrators, is best known for his many acclaimed theater posters for Lincoln Center. His 1976 New York magazine cover and interior illustrations inspired the imagery of the film Saturday Night Fever. He is the author of four books.

From the Back Cover

High-Focus Drawing is an exciting and challenging new approach to figure drawing from one of America's most celebrated illustrators. Designed for students who are already comfortable with the fundamentals of figure drawing, this book focuses on the essential question of life drawing: how does one capture the natural rhythms and energies of the human form?Inside, you'll find page after page of inspiring instruction as well as dozens of examples from master artists. Particularly useful are insightful critiques of unfinished works by the author and his students. High-Focus Drawing presents a unique aesthetic and perspective. Truly a one-of-a-kind art book, it is sure to inspire and delight students for years to come. James McMullan, one of America's foremost illustrators, is best known for his many acclaimed theater posters for Lincoln Center. His 1976 New York magazine cover and interior illustrations inspired the imagery of the film Saturday Night Fever. He is the author of four books. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635616824).

Edition details

• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626540764
• ISBN 13: 9781626540767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160