Complete Guide To Drawing

by Giovanni Civardi, Search Press Ltd

This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, finishing with a section on the importance of light and shade. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any artist.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Reference, Nonfiction

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Giovanni Civardi is a sculptor, ritrattista and illustrator.

In parallel with his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brera, he studied medicine and surgery.

Ciondolo for more than ten years, he worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, also making book covers.

He has made numerous personal exhibitions in Italy and abroad.

Author of drawing books for amateurs and aesthetics, he has been a professor of anatomy and drawing of the human body in public schools and private establishments.

Reviews

[Emma Nichols]

My dad bought this for me at Borders. It's really interesting. I love the sketches and techniques...

[Richard008 · Rating 3 out of 5]

کتابی است که برای شروع از رفرنس ها و مدل های آن میتوان استفاده کرد
سانسور های ناشیانه ای دارد اما میشود از آن گذشت
کتاب اموزشی نیست برای مبتدیان
نیاز به استاد راهنما دارد و کتاب شبیه دفترخاطرات نویسنده است
اما همانطور که گفتم میتوان از آن در راهی مفید استفاده نمود

[Shaoroun]

Way too advanced for my level, may come back to it once i have more experience

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty in depth and helpful.

[Tina Banta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot from this book by copying the beautiful drawings and putting my own twist on them. One-of my favorite art books.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is NOT a step by step book, and if you think it is, don't waste your money on it. It's a book comprised of about...five or six books I believe,and is for the more serious artist. It's FILLED with amazing protrait and other expressive drawn pictures inside that help to improve and give you techniques about drawing. While there really isnt ANY book out there that can teach you how to draw, this book comes the closest to helping you draw AND letting you develop your own style.

I hate those step by step books that teach you how to draw, because it's entirely the way the author/illustrator of the book would have drawn it. While they do help with perhaps anatomy or other tips, the drawing is never really yours.

[Carrie Ahmed · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't done my "homework" with this one yet, but in glancing through from time to time; I know it supplies me with enough instruction to improve my drawing abilities.