Learn to draw one of art's most interesting and challenging subjects. Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental drawing techniques,
The Art of Drawing People
explores how to capture detailed poses and likenesses in graphite pencil.
With
step-by-step instruction
from a variety of artists, you’ll find plenty of
helpful tips
on choosing the right
tools and materials
, fundamental
drawing techniques
, developing
value
and
shading
, and setting up an effective
composition
, as well as important information about the influences of
anatomy
,
bone structure
, and
musculature
. Detailed examples of facial features, hands, and feet will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing people. Whether drawing from life or from photographs, this comprehensive drawing guide is the
perfect first step for beginning artists
. Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture amazing likenesses in your own pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.