The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil
With a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references and step-by-step pencil lessons, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners will help you master drawing realistic human figures in a range of different positions.

This helpful 128-page guide reveals the process of drawing the human figure as it pertains to anatomy, proportions, volume, mass, gesture, movement, and expression. From there, discover how these characteristics come together using light, shape, line, and form to accurately depict the human figure in a variety of everyday poses. Step-by-step drawing instructions and techniques demonstrate how to capture realistic poses as they differ from one person to the next across a range of human characteristics.

In section 1 of this book, learn the tools, materials, and techniques used in drawing before diving into the basics of portraiture and human anatomy. In section 2, practice a variety of basic stationary poses before moving on to the dynamic poses in section 3. Section 4 covers expressive portraits and conveying mood and facial expressions. Finally, with lots of examples, section 5 covers many of the artistic compositions you can use when drawing people.

Packed with helpful illustrated references, hundreds of tips, and loads of expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels—and one that will be referred to over and over again.

Walter Foster Publishing’s Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. Suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, each book features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application via step-by-step projects.
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The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil
With a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references and step-by-step pencil lessons, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners will help you master drawing realistic human figures in a range of different positions.

This helpful 128-page guide reveals the process of drawing the human figure as it pertains to anatomy, proportions, volume, mass, gesture, movement, and expression. From there, discover how these characteristics come together using light, shape, line, and form to accurately depict the human figure in a variety of everyday poses. Step-by-step drawing instructions and techniques demonstrate how to capture realistic poses as they differ from one person to the next across a range of human characteristics.

In section 1 of this book, learn the tools, materials, and techniques used in drawing before diving into the basics of portraiture and human anatomy. In section 2, practice a variety of basic stationary poses before moving on to the dynamic poses in section 3. Section 4 covers expressive portraits and conveying mood and facial expressions. Finally, with lots of examples, section 5 covers many of the artistic compositions you can use when drawing people.

Packed with helpful illustrated references, hundreds of tips, and loads of expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels—and one that will be referred to over and over again.

Walter Foster Publishing’s Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. Suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, each book features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application via step-by-step projects.
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The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil

The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil

The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil

The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners: Techniques for drawing a variety of figure poses in graphite pencil

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With a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references and step-by-step pencil lessons, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners will help you master drawing realistic human figures in a range of different positions.

This helpful 128-page guide reveals the process of drawing the human figure as it pertains to anatomy, proportions, volume, mass, gesture, movement, and expression. From there, discover how these characteristics come together using light, shape, line, and form to accurately depict the human figure in a variety of everyday poses. Step-by-step drawing instructions and techniques demonstrate how to capture realistic poses as they differ from one person to the next across a range of human characteristics.

In section 1 of this book, learn the tools, materials, and techniques used in drawing before diving into the basics of portraiture and human anatomy. In section 2, practice a variety of basic stationary poses before moving on to the dynamic poses in section 3. Section 4 covers expressive portraits and conveying mood and facial expressions. Finally, with lots of examples, section 5 covers many of the artistic compositions you can use when drawing people.

Packed with helpful illustrated references, hundreds of tips, and loads of expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels—and one that will be referred to over and over again.

Walter Foster Publishing’s Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. Suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, each book features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application via step-by-step projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781600589454
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Publication date: 10/04/2022
Series: Collector's Series
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 8.45(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Ken Goldman is an internationally known artist, author, teacher, and art juror. A recipient of numerous awards, Goldman has exhibited widely in various group shows and solo exhibitions around the world. In California, he has shown at the Oceanside Museum of Art, USC Fisher Museum of Art, and Autry Museum of the American West. The author of many Walter Foster art instruction books, he teaches figure painting, artistic anatomy, and plein air landscape at the Athenaeum School of the Arts in La Jolla and in workshops across the country, and has served as president of the National Watercolor Society. Please visit goldmanfineart.com for more information.

Stephanie Goldman is known for her richly colored figures, insightful portraits, boldly painted miniatures, and dynamic charcoal, pencil, and ink drawings. She imbues all of her work with a focused creativity and experimentation that intrigues collectors and critics alike. Stephanie teaches figure painting and portraiture at the Athenaeum School of the Arts in La Jolla, California, and has worked with artist Ken Goldman for more than two decades collaborating on both large and small public and private art projects. Visit www.goldmanfineart.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9

Tools & Materials 10

Drawing Implements 11

Sharpening Your Pencils 11

Basic Drawing Techniques 12

Creating Texture 12

Other Pencil Techniques 13

Shading Techniques 14

People in Perspective 16

Portraiture Basics 18

Placement 18

Adding Elements to Portraits 19

Learning to "See" 20

Contour Drawing 20

Basic Anatomy 22

Torso 22

Arms & Hands 24

Legs & Feet 26

Hand & Foot 28

Adult Head & Facial Anatomy 30

Child Anatomy 34

Child Head & Facial Proportions 34

Child Body Proportions 36

Chapter 2 Basic Poses 39

Standing Poses 40

Wide Stance 40

Hands on Hips 42

Arms Crossed 43

Looking Back 44

From the Side 45

Leaning Forward 46

Stepping Forward 47

Casual Standing Positions 48

Sitting Poses 50

On the Floor 50

On a Bench 51

On a Stool 52

Hand on Floor 54

Children Sitting 56

Hands on Faces 58

Reclining Poses 60

On Stomach 64

On Side 66

Chapter 3 Dynamic Poses 69

Movement & Balance 70

Ballerina 72

Ballerina in Tutu 74

Sprinter 76

Runner 77

Soccer Player 78

Basketball Player 80

Boxer 82

Swimmer 84

Children in Action 86

Child with Flower 86

Child Running 88

Kids at Play 90

Chapter 4 Expressive Portraits 93

Drawing All Ages 94

Young Children 94

Teens & Young Adults 98

Mature Adults 100

Portrait of an Older Woman 102

Showing Mood & Emotion 104

Portrait of a Young Girl 110

Chapter 5 Compositions 114

Composing with Purpose 116

Dancer 122

Secrets to Creativity 126

About the Artists 128

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