Your hands-on guide to drawing the human figure and bringing it to life
Want to draw the human body? This step-by-step guide gives you clear instructions and examples coupled with expert tips that show you how to draw the body in a variety of poses. Whether you're a professional illustrator, an art student, or a hobbyist, you'll find the techniques you need to capture the human form.

• Get a grip on the basics -- drawing exercises show you how to work with lines, curves, shapes, light, shadows, and blending
  
• Off to a head start -- draw the components of the head, facial features, muscle structure, and hairstyles
  
• Build the body -- examine bone structure and shape, create stick figures, depict muscles, and draw the body in motion
  
• Strike dynamic and casual poses -- from running, jumping, and climbing to sitting, stretching, and more
  
• Accessorize your figures -- draw textures, patterns, and folds, and add basic clothing and shoes
  

Open the book and find:

• The drawing supplies you need
  
• How to set up your studio
  
• The differences between drawing adults and children
  
• Step-by-step illustrations and examples
  
• Tips for forming facial expressions
  
• Advanced drawing techniques, including shading
  
• How to work with composition and perspective
  
• Advice on fixing mistakes
  
• Places to present and archive your work