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Gesture Drawing

Dynamic Movement and Form
Brief Description
The ultimate guide to learning how to capture action and dynamic movement in figure drawings. A vital step in developing drawing skills, gesture drawing helps aspiring artists get more comfortable with studying the human body and learning how to depict its connections, curves, and movements. Noted... Read More
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The ultimate guide to learning how to capture action and dynamic movement in figure drawings.

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The ultimate guide to learning how to capture action and dynamic movement in figure drawings.

A vital step in developing drawing skills, gesture drawing helps aspiring artists get more comfortable with studying the human body and learning how to depict its connections, curves, and movements. Noted drawing instructor and best-selling author Michael Hampton shares all the secrets for developing gesture and figure drawing skills.

Geared towards the novice and experienced artist alike, this book aims to clarify and explain the ambiguous concept of gesture drawing. Pulling from formal principles of line, rhythm, shape, and perspective, Gesture Drawing slows down the often rapidly executed practice of gesture and clarifies each step. Featuring examples and a wide range of exercises, this book will help anyone become a stronger and more confident artist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798888142417

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Rocky Nook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Michael Hampton is an artist and long-time educator in the fields of figure drawing and anatomy. He has lectured and led workshops at school and companies such as: Anatomy Tools, Laguna College of Art and Design, Proko.com, Blizzard Entertainment, IDEA Academy, and Lucas Film. In 2009, Michael self-published Figure Drawing: Design and Invention, a textbook used for analytical figure drawing classes at many schools worldwide, as well as a reference book at various game/animation companies. Michael received a BFA in Illustration from Art Center College of Design, an MFA in Fine Arts from Claremont Graduate University, and a PhD in Art History at University of California Riverside.

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