Profusely illustrated volume provides thorough exposition of fundamental stages in executing a figure drawing — from simple standing and seated figures to more complex ones: bending, kneeling, twisting and crouching figures. Over 175 illustrations accompany demonstrations, showing how to establ... read more
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Profusely illustrated volume provides thorough exposition of fundamental stages in executing a figure drawing — from simple standing and seated figures to more complex ones: bending, kneeling, twisting and crouching figures. Over 175 illustrations accompany demonstrations, showing how to establish major forms, refine lines for increased accuracy, more.
Reprint of the Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 1981 edition.
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