Giovanni Civardi

Drawing is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing skills. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, Civardi provides expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet, and scenery. The book concludes with a section highlighting the importance of light and shade. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by...

From world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide to drawing babies and children uses the traditional grid technique to make the drawing process both simple and accessible. Starting from a photograph, Civardi shows you how to create an accurate pencil sketch of the subject by overlaying a grid and transferring the image one square at a time. The drawing...

Create characterful, eye-catching portraits using this inspiring, in-depth guide from world-renowned master artist Giovanni Civardi. Explore the anatomy that underpins human morphology, discover practical techniques for capturing form, movement, light and character, and study drawings from Civardi's own inspiring sketchbooks. This book is essential for anyone wishing to learn or improve on their drawing skills. Starting with the necessary tools...