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Art of Drawing Anatomy by David Sanmiguel
Category: Art and Design | Series: Art of Drawing S.
Part of the "Art of Drawing" series, this title captures human anatomy and the nude on paper. With each anatomical explanation shown in detail, it puts each concept into practice through sequences of drawings that show the intricacies of muscular and skeletal structure.
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 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 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 the Female Nude by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: Art of Drawing Ser.
Giovanni Civardi explores and explains the intricate process of depicting the female nude. From choosing your method of representation and deciding whether to draw from life or from photography, every facet of drawing the female nude is covered in this in-depth reference book, a valuable resource for an ...Show more
Drawing the Male Nude by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: Art of Drawing Ser.
Giovanni Civardi breaks down the complex process of drawing the male nude, from making rudimentary choices about framing, lighting and the most appropriate drawing tools, to rendering detailed and anatomically accurate artworks. Civardi's own masterful drawings provide an excellent touchstone for the ar ...Show more
Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables: Simple Approaches to Drawing Natural Forms by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art | Series: Art of Drawing S.
Giovanni Civardi has built a formidable reputation worldwide for his skills as both an artist and a teacher, and here he provides a unique introduction to the art of still-life drawing focusing on natural forms. The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite drawings of a broad range of flow ...Show more
Heads and Faces by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: Art of Drawing
The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite head and shoulder portraits of a broad range of subjects of all ages, in a variety of poses and situations, both formal and informal, exhibiting a range of emotional expressions. The accompanying text provides concise, clearly written explanatio ...Show more
Manga Action and Movement by Max Marlborough
Category: Art and Design | Series: The\Art of Drawing Ser.
This dynamic title in The Art of Drawing series explores a thrilling variety of movements--jumping, kicking, punching, and more--in the hugely popular manga style.From a samurai standing defiant, his sword drawn for battle, to a hero fighting a vampire for his life, Manga Action & Movement shows art ...Show more
Portraits of Babies & Children by Giovanni Civardi
Category: Art and Design | Series: Art of Drawing
For admirers of the world renowned life-drawer and for those who have struggled to capture the ever-changing features of younger faces. This book by Giovanni Civardi will teach and guide the reader to observe, evaluate and recreate children's heads and expressions. With his expert knowledge in anatomy a ...Show more