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An Introduction to Drawing the Human Body by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design
Written with clarity and enthusiasm, and using numerous examples of his own work as teaching aids, Civardi provides the reader with a firm grounding in observation, anatomy, proportion, body structure, perspective and composition. The exploration of static versus dynamic poses provides the artist with a ...Show more
Artist's Guide to Human Anatomy by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art Instructional
A beautifully illustrated introduction to the study of human anatomy by best-selling artist and author, Giovanni Civardi. In this comprehensive guide, Civardi combines his stunning anatomical drawings with annotations explanatory photographs and concise theory to offer the learning artist an accessible ...Show more
Clothing on Figures: How to Draw Folds, Fabrics and Drapery by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: The Art of Drawing
In figurative art, sketching the clothed figure requires a detailed study of the folds of the garment and the way in which fabrics sit in relation to the movement of the human body. In this book, Giovanni Civardi shares his expert advice on how to draw clothing on human figures exploring lighting, persp ...Show more
Drawing Animals Using Grids by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Drawing
Learn how to use the grid technique to draw accurate sketches of your cats, dogs and horse from photographs and more, with the help of master artist Giovanni Civardi. From world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide to drawing your favourite animals in a variety of posses uses th ...Show more
Drawing Human Anatomy by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design
A beautifully visual and informative guide to drawing the human form from the bestselling and renowned Italian life-drawer Giovanni Civardi. From the bestselling, world-renowned life-drawer Giovanni Civardi comes this latest edition of the concise guide to drawing the human form. To become a successful ...Show more
Drawing Light and Shade by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art | Series: Art of Drawing S.
This is a practical easy-to-follow guide, which shows how to observe and draw light and shade. Giovanni Civardi shares his great expertise in drawing light and shade, beginning with the basics of drawing simple 3D shapes. There are sections on shadows and cast shadows, simplifying tone, methods of shadi ...Show more
Drawing People Using Grids by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design
Learn how to use the grid technique to draw accurate sketches of people from photographs and more, with the help of master artist Giovanni Civardi. From world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide to drawing people of all ages and in a variety of poses uses the traditional gr ...Show more
Drawing Pets by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: Art of Drawing
The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite drawings of a broad range of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, chickens, rabbits and birds, in a variety of poses. There are sections on perspective, anatomy, form, structure and movement, and techniques. Civardi also shares pages from his ...Show more
Drawing Portraits: Faces and Figures by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art | Series: Art of Drawing S.
Brimming with practical advice and packed with everything from simple exercises and studies to landscapes, buildings and portraits, this excellent series is ideal for all those wanting to learn how to draw - or for those wanting to improve their skills. Giovanni Civardi discusses composition, perspectiv ...Show more
Drawing: The Complete Guide by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art Instructional | Series: Art of Drawing Ser.
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. Civ ...Show more
Drawing Using Grids : Portraits of Babies & Children by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art Instructional | Series: Drawing Using Grids
From world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide to drawing babies and children uses the traditional grid technique to make the drawing process both simple and accessible. Starting from a photograph, Civardi shows you how to create an accurate pencil sketch of the subject by over ...Show more
Drawing Using Grids: Portraits with Character by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: Drawing Using Grids
From world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide uses the traditional grid technique to make the process of creating a characterful portrait drawing both simple and accessible. Starting from a photograph, Civardi shows you how to create an accurate pencil sketch of the subject by ...Show more