Art Class: The Complete Book of Drawing People: How to create your own artwork

by Barrington Barber

Overview

Capturing someone's likeness can seem challenging, but it doesn't have to be. When broken down into smaller components, drawing faces and figures can prove straightforward for any artist.

This comprehensive Art Class manual by Barrington Barber provides clear instruction and step-by-step examples, starting with the basic proportions and first drawings of the head and figure, right through to setting up a portrait, capturing a likeness and portraying the figure in movement.

Packed with tips, examples from master artists and advice for using different drawing materials, The Complete Book of Drawing People is a perfect guide for both amateur artists and professionals wishing to refine their skills.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Art Class books are a curated series of instructional art and craft titles designed to inspire artists of all levels, from beginner to professional. Stunningly presented in full color, and in a highly usable landscape format, these comprehensive books are packed with all the ideas, inspirations, step-by-step projects, and techniques you'll need to master the subject covered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838575571
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing
Publication date:	12/16/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	52 MB
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About the Author

Born 1934, Barrington Barber is a designer, illustrator, animator and painter. He was awarded a one man exhibition in 2000 at St. Oswald Studios, and also exhibited in Putney in 2003 and Cork Street in 2004. He was Head of Art at St James's Independent Schools. He now paints, draws, writes about art, and enjoys sports, walking, philosophy and meditation.
Born 1934, Barrington was educated at Hampton Grammar School and later Twickenham Art Schoo for which he received a National Diploma of Design. He then practised as an illustrator (Saxon Artist) and Graphic Designer, was Art Director at Ogilvie&Mather and S.H. Bensons, and was a lecturer in Graphic Design at Ealing Art School. Other credits include freelance work, designer, illustrator, animator and painter at Augustine Studios. He was awarded a one man exhibition in 2000 at St. Oswald Studios, and also exhibited in Putney in 2003 and Cork Street in 2004. He was Head of Art at St James's Independent Schools. He now paints, draws, writes about art, and enjoys sports, walking, philosophy and meditation.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Drawing Materials
Working in Colour

Chapter 1: Proportions and First Drawing of the Figure
Proportions of the Figure
Drawing Simple Figures
A Figure in Steps
Expressive Figures
Foreshortened Figures
Drawing Your Own Hand
Arms and Hands
Legs and Feet
Putting It All Together

Chapter 2: Proportions and First Drawings of the Head
Proportions of the Head
The Head from Different Angles
Drawing the Head: Basic Method
Drawing the Head: Alternative Method
Drawing Facial Features
The Effects of Age
Faces and Expressions

Chapter 3: Portraits
Portraits: Different Approaches
Lighting the Head
A Portrait Project
A Colour Portrait in Steps
Portraiture by Master Artists
Self-Portraits
A Self-Portrait in Steps
Portraiture by Master Artists
Self-Portraits
A Self-Portrait in Steps

Chapter 4: Anatomy and Life Drawing
Skeleton of the Head and Torso
Muscles of the Trunk and Neck
The Skull
Muscles of the Head
Skeleton of the Arm and Hand
Muscles of the Arm and Hand
Skeleton of the Leg
Muscles of the Leg
The Nude Figure Showing the Muscles
Life Drawing
Describing Form
Working at Speed
Light and Dark Tones
Life Drawing Step by Step
Examples by Master Artists

Chapter 5: The Figure in Movement
Drawing Movement
A Walking Figure
Body Language
Sports
At a Life Class
Examples by a Master Artist

Chapter 6: Group Portraits and Figure Composition
Group Portraits
A Portrait Composition
A Figure Composition
Clever Composition
Inspiration from a Great Artist
Expressive Colour

Chapter 7: Clothing and Hairstyles
Clothing of the Past
Modern Dress
Hair

Chapter 8: Learning From the Past
Ancient Art
Medieval Art
Master Artists of the Renaissance
16th and 17th century Masters
18th and 19th century Masters

Index