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Life Drawing for Artists

Understanding Figure Drawing Through Poses, Postures, and Lighting
By Chris Legaspi
Series: For Artists
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Life Drawing for Artists presents a contemporary method for mastering figure drawing, covering standard poses and more dynamic, motion-filled positions. Chris Legaspi, a seasoned artist and instructor, guides readers through foundational techniques including gesture lines, shape, structure, value control, and line edge control, helping artists develop skills through both quick sketches and detailed studies. The book also addresses various views, perspective, foreshortening, and lighting, offering comprehensive tutorials across a wide range of poses and movements.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for aspiring illustrators, art students, and professional artists seeking to enhance their figure drawing abilities with a modern, practical approach that emphasises both fundamentals and dynamic expression.

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Offers a fresh approach to figure drawing with a focus on drawing figures in movement or in dramatic poses.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses—standing, sitting, lying down—but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Author Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry.

Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, Life Drawing for Artists shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks, such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control. You'll focus on different skills while working on both quick timed drawings and longer detailed drawings.

The book covers important topics, such as drawing different views, understanding perspective, foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with various lighting conditions. The examples and tutorials explore virtually every pose scenario, as well as many active and dynamic movements. Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing.

Series: For Artists

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631598012

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Rockport Publishers Inc.

Illustration: 250 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Along with his professional work, his articles and instructional content have been featured and published in the US and internationally in major art publications such as ImagineFX magazine, 3D Total, and Expose. Along with being a proven expert in his field with real-world experience, he is also passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience. Chris has taught at some of the top art schools in America, including Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood and the New Masters Academy. His design and drawing classes are some of the most popular and exciting classes offered. As a professional, his illustrations, drawings, and concept designs can be seen in blockbuster Hollywood movies, television shows, and video games. His most notable clients and projects include Warner Bros. Pictures, Disney, Marvel, The Simpsons, Netflix, and Namco Bandai Games. This rare combination of professional experience and teaching skill is what makes Chris such a popular and admired educator in the field of realistic art and illustration.

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