Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe

by Cliff Young

Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time-honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. Step by simple step, artists will discover how these garments fit and drape the body at rest and in action. Abundant with detailed illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and how it moves; it also examines the origins of folds in relation to the figure, the effects of pull and crush, action folds, creasing, and more. The a keen development of the essential techniques for creating realistic, masterfully rendered drawings of the clothed figure.
One of few books on the subject of drawing drapery, this volume was written by a noted artist and instructor. Easy to follow, full of fascinating advice, and highly enjoyable to read, it is sure to become a well-thumbed guide.

Genres: Art, Drawing

48 pages, Paperback

First published June 26, 2007

Reviews

[Lachelle Seville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another short but sweet art instruction book that I enjoyed enough to leave a review for, this is probably my first time encountering and retaining such an immersive, non-overwhelming guide to drawing cloth and cloth folds. While some parts assume an established knowledge base of figure drawing, there’s merit to be found for artists who don’t intend to draw people.

[Alia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best resource out there on how to draw clothes! Highly recommend it. Truly a must-have resource for artists.

[Rebecca Ronayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information. But...

Good information. But it hardly covers the subject. The book is too short for the price. It seemed like a magazine article instead of a book.