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An Artist's Guide to Drawing Clothed Characters

Learn how to draw clothing and drapery with tomfoxdraws
By Tom Fox
Brief Description
In this follow-up to the acclaimed Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose (over 30,000 copies sold to date), figure-drawing maestro Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the subjects of clothing and drapery. Using his unique approach of simplified mannequins and dynamic figure sketches, Tom... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Using his unique approach of simplified mannequins and dynamic figure sketches, Tom Fox shares his process for improving your figures holistically, understanding fabric physics, and capturing the fold, stretch, and crumple of believable clothing.

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In this follow-up to the acclaimed Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose (over 30,000 copies sold to date), figure-drawing maestro Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the subjects of clothing and drapery.

Using his unique approach of simplified mannequins and dynamic figure sketches, Tom shares his process for improving your figures holistically, understanding fabric physics, and capturing the fold, stretch, and crumple of believable clothing.

With over 300 pages packed with Tom's engaging drawings and accessible instruction, Drawing Clothed Characters is a perfect companion to Drawing Form & Pose, as well as an invaluable standalone resource in its own right.

Available alongside this book is a companion publication called Workbook: Drawing Clothed Characters, which features 200 pages of accessible instructions and figures to draw over on the pages, allowing the reader to practise the theory put forth in this main book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915992239

Publisher: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd

Illustration: B&W and colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Edited by 3dtotal Publishing
  • Edited by 3dtotal Publishing 3dtotal Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 296

About the Author

Tom Fox (164K Instagram) is an artist and instructor based in Cornwall, UK. He specialises in dynamic figure-drawing and storyboards, with clients including Universal Studios, the BBC, and Aardman Animations. His first book Drawing Form & Pose has sold over 30,000 copies.

Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, based in Worcester, England, UK. 3dtotal publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Their books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skilfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation.

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