Figure It Out!

Draw the head and figure right every time!When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so its essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them accurately without using direct reference. Now, thanks to Chris Harts foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors, and swiftly fix mistakes. Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Harts bestselling Figure It Out! includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process.

Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart helps artists fine-tune their skills with the fundamentals of drawing natural-looking figures. Eschewing the esoteric "art poses" and wooden mannequins commonly found in art books, he portrays everyday, real-life gestures on human-looking foundation figures: standing, sitting, kneeling, and reclining, with arms folded, ankles crossed, hands on hips, and more, all shown from various angles. Hart also explores deeper concepts such as perspective, illusion of depth, casting shadows, and foreshortening, and provides step-by-step tutorials that take artists through complete, naturally posed figure drawings from start to finish.

The Classic Easy Guide to Figure Drawing for Beginners Special features: - Makes Figure Drawing Accessible: No complex anatomy lessons here, Figure It Out! breaks figure drawing down into super easy to follow steps - A Great Gift for the Aspiring Artist: Over 460 step-by-step illustrations; printed on high-quality paper; sewn binding stays open, making it easy to follow along; premium paperback with flaps cover - Expert Author: Christopher Hart's art instruction books have sold over 8 million copies worldwide Figure It Out! avoids the usual complex anatomy drawing lessons that can intimidate aspiring artists and instead gets straight to the key basics you need to know to draw the human body, made incredibly simple. It covers both the male and female body, with over 460 easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations. Author Christopher Hart starts with heads, teaching you proper proportions, contouring, and shading, as well as facial features and expressions. The body is addressed in full figure and 360 degrees, covering front, ¾, profile, and back views in natural stances, in motion, and in poses. Every page is packed with practical advice and clear examples that will help readers to advance their figure drawing skills and achieve terrific results - and have fun every step of the way. And to further hone your skills, get the entire Figure It Out! series: Figure It Out! Human Proportions, Figure It Out! Drawing Essential Poses, Figure It Out! Faces & Expressions, and Figure It Out! Simple Lessons, Quick Results.