Figure Drawing : A Complete Guide By Giovanni Civardi

'If you haven’t already got an extensive collection of the separate volumes, and you’re looking for a good primer on figure drawing, buy this. It’s very reasonably priced and so practical as to be ridiculously good value.' Artbookreview.net

An extensive guide to figure-drawing, from full body sketches to close-up details, by a master artist.

This extensive guide to figure drawing brings together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Heads and Faces, Sketching People, Understanding Human Form and Structure, The Nude, Drawing Hands and Feet and Clothing on Figures.

This is an essential guide for anyone particularly interested in figure drawing, and includes in-depth studies of human anatomy by master artist Civardi. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any portrait artist.

Table of Contents

Drawing Techniques: Pencil, Charcoal and Ink
Understanding Human Form and Structure
The Nude: Understanding the elements of life drawing
Sketching People: Faces and figures
Heads and Faces with character and expression
Drawing Hands & Feet: Form, proportions, gestures and actions
Clothing on Figures: How to draw folds, fabrics and drapery