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The Natural Way to Draw

A Working Plan for Art Study
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The Natural Way to Draw - A Working Plan for Art Study is a classic drawing guide by Kimon Nicolaïdes that offers a structured approach to learning how to draw people. The book features sixty-four exercises focusing on key techniques such as contour and gesture, drapery study, light and shade, structural analysis, and design. It also includes practical exercises using black and white oil colour.

With clear, step-by-step instructions and numerous diagrams, this volume is an invaluable resource for artists seeking to improve their skills in capturing different poses and body types.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for aspiring artists, art students, and anyone interested in refining their figure drawing abilities through disciplined practice.

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The Natural Way to Draw - A Working Plan for Art Study contains a classic guide to drawing people, offering instructions and tips for drawing different poses and body types.

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

The Natural Way to Draw - A Working Plan for Art Study contains a classic guide to drawing people, offering instructions and tips for drawing different poses and body types.

It is split into sixty-four easy exercises covering such subjects as:

  • Contour and Gesture
  • The Study of Drapery
  • Light and Shade
  • Studies of Structure
  • Analysis through Design
  • Exercises in Black and White Oil Colour

With simple, step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams, this is a book that will be of considerable utility to anyone wishing to learn how to draw.

Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on illustration.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781528770941

Publisher: Read Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Read Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 445g

Pages: 234

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