Drawing: Female Figures

by Russell Iredell, Russell Iredell

The female body is one of the most popular artistic subjects. And in this book, drawing expert Russell Iredell teaches you how to approach drawing the female figure in pencil, with tips on adding touches with charcoal and pastel. In Female Figures , youÆll learn how to take into account proportion, perspective, and shading as you learn to draw the female form in various poses. In addition to the basics, you will learn advanced techniques, such as how to incorporate a basic knowledge of muscular and skeletal structures to make your drawings come to life. This reference is a must-have for anyone wishing to render the beautiful female form.

Genres: Art

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Danielle The Book Huntress · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for artists looking for tips on the drawing the female form. The author discusses how to get proportions right and to understand the importance of normal anatomy to achieve a more realistic form. Won't take the place of actual hands on instruction, but it has some good pointers and inspiration for those of us who draw better by imitation than imaging from our heads.

[Nozqa · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite 'how to' book ever. this includes beautiful samples of female figures drawings. a soft rendering on how the lights shimmering the body.