A sequential, constructive guide from a prolific illustrator on how to draw the human figure. Using warm and supportive tones, Pogany begins with the humble dot and progresses to perspective, shading, portraiture, balance, motion, and more. A rare opportunity to learn at the feet of a master. 375 black-and-white illustrations. Reprint of Willy Pogany's Drawing Lessons: Revised and Enlarged Edition, David McKay Company, New York, 1946.
Learning to Draw: A Creative Approach by Robert Kaupelis Expert guide and teacher focuses on solving the problems common to many illustrators, among them perspective, form, modeling, and drawing from memory and projected images. 134 black-and-white illustrations.
Pen and Pencil Drawing Techniques by Harry Borgman Manual by acclaimed artist contains the best information available on pencil and ink techniques, including 28 step-by-step demonstrations — many of them in full color.
Pencil Drawing by Michael Woods Complete first course covers basic techniques, line work, shading, tone, perspective, composition, even fixing, mounting, and framing. Engaging, easy-to-follow text enhanced with 155 carefully prepared illustrations.
Willy Pogány Rediscovered by Jeff A. Menges, Willy Pogany More than 100 color and black-and-white Art Nouveau–style illustrations from fairy tales and adventure stories include scenes from Wagner's "Ring" cycle, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,Gulliver's Travels, and Faust.
Pen & Ink Techniques by Frank Lohan This richly illustrated manual for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists covers everything from hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade.
Figure Drawing and Portraiture: In Pencil, Chalk and Charcoal by Borough Johnson, Borough Johnson With easy-to-follow advice and 82 illustrations, an award-winning artist demonstrates how to draw the human figure, offering advice on proportion, anatomy, composition, drawing from memory, and capturing emotion with an economy of line. Includes an 8-page color insert.
Drawing and Illustration: A Complete Guide by John Moranz Utilizing as few words as possible but presenting a tremendous variety and volume of illustrations, this all-in-one guide details the fundamentals of drawing in its various phases and fields.
On the Art of Drawing by Robert Fawcett The "Illustrator's Illustrator" presents fundamentals of improvisation, lighting, style, and technique. Thorough examinations of the human figure and landscapes feature 100 illustrations and stress the importance of design and composition.
