A proficiency in drawing hands is necessary for any serious representational artist. Pointing to subtle differences between young and old, male and female, and hands engaged in a variety of activities, this concise guide is an indispensable companion for the intermediate student of figure drawing. Reprint of the Pitman Publishing Company, New York, 1959 edition.
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The Book of a Hundred Hands by George B. Bridgman The legendary Art Students League of New York teacher offers 100 fine drawings and in-depth instruction in this guide to drawing virtually every aspect and posture of the human hand.
Constructive Anatomy by George B. Bridgman Reference shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose: hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, neck, thigh, leg, and more. "Best book on artist's anatomy." — Art Students League News.
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.
Draw Anything by Arthur Zaidenberg This visual drawing dictionary offers thousands of instructive illustrations in alphabetical order — from abdomen to zodiac. Simplified for beginners and intermediate students, it covers animals, people, clothing, furniture, and more.
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.
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.
