Drawing lessons from the great masters ... with sample drawings ...
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
Sample pages include:
list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli
Robert Beverly Hale
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Robert Beverly Hale Drawing lessons from the great masters |
This drawing books reviews ...
This is one of the best books ever!
This is a must have book. No matter what your subject matter you can benefit from reading and doing the exercises in this book. I read it with a highlighter and a pen. I don't usually write in my drawing books, but this one was too good to simply read I had to study it. I will be using this in my current class to help me draw people better. Lots of excellent examples. It doesn't matter what you are trying to learn to draw this book helps you think in terms of mass and shape, not legs, arms, faces, etc.
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Must have book for all fine art students!
Robert Beverly Hale is the undisputed master of not only artistic anatomy, methods of drawing and the masters' techniques; but he is also a master at conveying ideas in clear concise language. He was the best lecturer on artistic anatomy. I attended his 10 session lectures twice before he died. The book reflects much of what he taught in his lectures, so it's the next best thing to having him in the room. |
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
This is one of the finest books an art student could purchase. It is a treasure. The Great Master paintings are presented which alone is worth it. But Hale has analyzed them in an artistic, not overly anatomical way that makes his lessons sink beneath your skin and pencil. Hale's contribution is priceless. |
Great reference!
This book is a great analysis of past masters drawings. It basically breaks down what is good about the masters techniques. Also, there are some really well thought out chapters on drawing basics as they apply to figure drawing. Definitely worthy of having for a serious artist who draws just about anything.
The only issue I had with this book was the condecending use of the word 'beginner' spread throughout the book. It really isn't necessary to insult students while trying to convey a message. But most artists have developed thick skins anyway if they have much experience so it is not something to prevent you from having this book. My drawing has improved just reading this book. |
Back cover
Robert Beverly Hale (1901-1985) was considered to be America's preeminent teacher of artistic anatomy. He was Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and he taught at the Art Students League of New York for forty years. He served as Adjunct Professor of Drawing and Lecturer on Anatomy at Columbia University, and was Lecturer at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and at the Cooper Union in New York. His famous lectures, illustrated with life-size drawings he created on the spot, were attended by students, professional artists, and art educators from around the world. These lectures were compiled and edited by Terence Coyle and published in Master Class in Figure Drawing (Watson-Guptil, 1985). Hale is also the coauthor (with Coyle) of Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters, and translator and editor of the classic anatomy book Artistic Anatomy by Dr. Paul Richer, both published by Watson-Guptill. |
Contents ...
preface ... list of illustrations ... introduction
Learning to Draw... ideas are communicated by symbols ... forms: thier shape, lighting, and position ... practicing lines ... basic geometric forms ... context and juxtaposition ... learning to think in many-shaped boxes ... illustrations
Line ... outer edges ... plane meets plane ... color meets color ... value meets value ... line explains shape ... contour lines ... lines suggest changing values ... line has many functions ... illustrations
Light and Planes ... importance of light ... light on planes ... color and values ... light and three dimensional form ... gray to highlight to dark to reflected light ... interrelationship of basic forms ... values on interior planes and interior curved surfaces ... learning values ... cast shadows ... inventing your own sources of light ... how light can destroy form ... jumping light ... violation of light and dark planes ... reversal of values ... violation of highlights ... line carries light and shade ... one form in front of another ... reflected light ... light and direction ... the artist controls light ... decisions you must make ... illustrations
Mass ... massing and general shape ... mass and proportion ... mass and values ... line and mass ... mass and subordination of detail ... inventing mass conceptions ... illustrations
Position, Thrust, or Direction ... determining thrust ... problems in determining thrust ... forms in motion ... the model is always moving ... values and direction of form ... thrust and line ... position and true shape ... thrust and drapery ... illustrations
Artistic Anatomy ... drawing without the model ... learning anatomy ... bones ... determining bodily forms ... please buy some bones ... origin and insertion of muscles ... the evolutionary approach ... gravity and the four-footed animal ... gravity and man ... further results of standing erect ... the importance of function ... functional groups ... lines divide functional groups ... anatomical sins ... illustrations
Driving all the Horses at Once ... the elements of drawing are interrelated ... composition and perspective ... study the history of art ... your future growth as an artist ... illustrations ... index |
Sample pages include ... front and back covers ... list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli |
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
Sample pages include:
list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli
Robert Beverly Hale
Art Books. |
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Drawing Lessons with the great masters ...
Sample pages include ... front and back covers ... list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli |
Manga Mania
Fantasy Worlds
How to Draw the Enchanted Worlds of Japanese Comics
Sample pages include:
contributing artists, the medieval world
How to Draw a Knight
Choosing an Angle - Posing Manga Characters
how to draw the knight, knight illustration
Artist / Illustrator - Christopher Hart
how to draw knights, learn to draw manga, learn to draw knights, how to draw a knight, how to draw Japanese comics...
CONTENTS...
the medieval world, gothic beasts, the faerie kingdon, warrior women of manga, science fiction, monsters, steam punk
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How to Draw Caricatures
Sample pages include:
materials and supplies ... marker techniques ... drawing eyes ... pencil techniques ... shading
Artist / Caricaturist - Harry Hamernik
learn how to draw caricatures, learn to draw a caricature, learn how to draw eyes, learn how to draw an eye, learn pencil techniques, learn shading
Caricature Drawing Books
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Wizard Comics Basic Training
Sample pages include:
art essentials ... figure construction ...
Wizard Comics
learn how to draw, learn figure construction
Comic Drawing Books
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How to Draw Anatomy
for the
Comic Book Artist
Sample pages include:
... drawing skulls ...
Artist / Illustrator - Christopher Hart
learn to draw anatomy for comics, learn to draw comics, learn to draw skulls, learn to draw a skull, how to draw skulls, how to draw a skull
Comic Art Drawing Books
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How to Draw Heads and Portraits
Sample pages include:
Polyclitus and the Canon, anthropometry, proportions on a greek skulpture
Proportions on the Human Body (Male and Female)
Contents
Ingres's advice to his students
The Canon For the Human Head - anthropometry - that is the canon? - the head seen from the front - the head seen in profile
The Construction of the Human Head - the skull - the basic structure - the perspective of the circle and the sphere - the canon applied to the basic structure - the structure of the eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth - practice exercises - examples of the head in different positions - practice exercise in drawing a model
Age and Gender in Drawing the Human Head - at the age of two - value and contrast in drawing children's heads - the development of the human head - elderly people - women's heads - examples of women's heads
Detailed Study of the Parts of the Face - eyebrows and eyes - the external appearance of the eyes - pairs of eyes - noses and ears - lips and mouths - hair
The portrait - a lesson from Velazquez - basic features of a good portrait - how to do a good portrait - likeness - applications of Ingres's advice
The Portrait as a Work of Art - lighting - pose - more about the pose and the distance of the model - preliminary sketches and composition - using preliminary sketches to study the pose - formats and sizes - How to Draw Portraits - portraits in red chalk, step by step - doing a self-portrait: you are your own model
Jose Maria Parramon
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How to Draw Digimon Monsters
Sample pages include:
how to draw your favorite digimon ... starting to draw
learn to draw Digimon monsters
Digimon Drawing Books
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Forensic Art
Sample pages include:
Introduction to forensic art and illustration
What is forensic art
Four categories of forensic art
ILLUSTRATIONS
image modification
demonstrative evidence
two-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull
three-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull
Art or Science
Artist / Illustrator - Karen T Taylor
CONTENTS
Part 1 - Forensic Art: The Foundation
Introduction to Forensic Art and Illustration
A History of Forensic Art
The Human Face
Drawing the Human Face
Part 2 - Forensic Art: Finding and Identifying the Living
The Interview
Composite Imagery
Age Progression: Growth
Age Progression: Aging
Image Assessment and Modification
Part 3 - Forensic Art: Finding and Identifying the Dead
Postmortem Drawing
Skull Protection and Preparation for Reconstruction
Two-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of the Skull
Three-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of the Skull
Methods of Superimposition
Part 4 - Forensic Art: Additional Responsibilities
Professional Ethics and Conduct
Printing and Graphics Reproduction
Dealing with the News Media
The Forensic Artist in Court
(Note : Search Inside book for more detailed contents list)
Forensic Art Books
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How to Draw the Human Head and How to Draw the Human Figure
Sample pages include:
how to draw the female eye, how to draw the female mouth, how to draw a lauging mouth vs. how to draw a straight mouth
Jack Hamm
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How to Draw Cartoon Animation
Sample pages include:
Character development ... Cartoon construction ... Stance ... Body built from circular and rounded forms ... Drawings of dogs ... More circular and rounded forms.
Animator - Preston Blair
DESCRIPTION
This is the one sourcebook that cartooning and animation enthusiasts have been clamoring about for years! A time-tested classic, this tried-and-true reference is often used as a textbook in cartooning workshops, and beginning and professional cartoonists alike are known to have copies of Cartoon Animation in their libraries. In this comprehensive title, famed animator Preston Blair shares his expertise on how to develop a cartoon character, create dynamic movement, and coordinate dialogue with action. Topics include character development, line of action, dialogue, timing, and, of course, animation! This valuable resource provides inspiration and information you need to begin drawing your own animated characters.
CONTENTS
Introduction ... Character Development ... Character Movement ... Animation ... Dialogue ... Technical.
224 pages.
At least 32 people rated this 5 stars.
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How to Draw Pictures that Look Real with Colored Pencils with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, drawing materials - the basics, drawing materials - accessories
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED... materials the basics ... materials - accessories ... vertical line - smooth stroke ... pressure bar ...feather vs. definitive stroke ... vertical line - quick ... overlap and straddled strokes ... scribble stroke ... broken scribble stroke ... dense vs. airy ... where to start ... building color ... value.
INTERIORS... wicker basket and drapes ... upholstery and pillows ... carved wood ... wood grain floor ... patterned carpet ... windowsill ... walls ... metal fixtures ... patent leather shoes ... tennis shoes ... teddy bear ... eyelet lace.
EXTERIORS... apple blossom and sky ... tulips ... distant flowers ... rhododendrons - using a marker blender ... hedge, sidewalk, ivy and background greenery ... tall grasses, dirt and beauty bark ... close grass ... fir tree trunk ... lake and trees ... alder tree trunk with crosshatched background ... ocean and clouds ... tropics ... waterfall ... barn doors - old wood ... stone stairs ... stones or pebbles ... old brick ... new brick.
Art Materials
From Creation to Framing
For Artists, Sculptors and Crafters |
How to Draw Realistic Portraits with Coloured Pencil Step by Step with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, materials with hints, basic techniques.
CONTENTS
Introduction ... Getting Started ... Composing a Portrait ... Seeing the Light ... Creating Believable Skin Tones ... Painting Features of the Face ... Painting Hair ... Painting Fabric ... Putting It All Together.
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How to Create Animation
Sample pages include:
front and back covers with illustrations ... why this book? ... page with 10 illustrations ... a few autobiographical pages
Richard Williams
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Draw Squad
Mark Kistler
Sample pages include:
dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing
TV Artist Mark Kistler
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
Sample pages include:
list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli
Robert Beverly Hale
Art Books. |
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