Beginner’s Guide to Life Drawing - Softcover

Armer, Eddie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782217533 ISBN 13: 9781782217534

Publisher: Search Press, 2019

Synopsis

"Life drawing is not only about learning to draw the body accurately; it also teaches you to translate our complex three-dimensional world... to the confines of a sheet of paper." Eddie Armer

Improve your drawing skills and learn how to observe the human form with this simple practical course.

By applying a few basic rules, the shape of a body can be both accurately and artistically captured in as little as two minutes, using only a small selection of artist's materials.

Feel encouraged as you start your life-drawing journey by accomplishing an effective, straightforward pose, formed across a few straight lines and drawn with a standard pencil. Then, work with ease through each of Eddie's beautifully drawn projects to tackle fundamental methods for sketching, designed to steadily introduce you to invaluable techniques that will bring your work to the next level.

Every project includes fully-illustrated step by steps and helpful advice on the drawing method used. Pore over the accompanying gallery of stunning pieces by Eddie at the end of the chapter, showing examples of the demonstrated technique and providing inspiration for your own poses and style, once you've built your confidence.

From line, tone and shade through to positioning, drawing hands, feet and faces, this is the ultimate guide to learning to draw the body.

About this title

About the Author

Eddie Armer graduated from art school in 1975 and became a graphic designer. After a long career, In 2005 Eddie decided to concentrate on his two greatest loves, art and music. Eddie began dividing his time between running art workshops in the UK and Italy, and working as a musician.

Eddie lives in Kent, UK, and works with vulnerable adults through art and music. He also writes about drawing, and is a contributor to Artist and Illustrator Magazine. He believes creativity in art and music are intrinsically linked.

From the Back Cover

"Life drawing is not only about learning to draw the body accurately; it also teaches you to translate our complex three-dimensional world... to the confines of a sheet of paper."

Improve your drawing skills and learn how to observe the human form through this simple, practical course.

By applying a few basic rules, the shape of a body can be both accurately and artistically captured in as little as two minutes, using only a small selection of artist's materials.

• Begin with learning to draw a simple pose, then discover a variety of sketching techniques using different media
• Learn how to use line and tone, make scribble drawings, use charcoal, and tackle a range of poses and features
• Develop your skills by following the 10 step-by-step exercises
• Be inspired by a gallery of beautiful drawings at the end of each chapter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782217533
• ISBN 13: 9781782217534
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96