Since the first people began to draw and paint, human figures and faces have dominated art. Through line drawings, paintings and sculpture, artists attempt to convey emotion, express spirit or simply show the physical beauty of the human form.

A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting the Human Figure: A practical guide to depicting the human form in any medium

Arts & Photography

Hoggett, Sarah

Milne, Vincent

History & Criticism

Lorenz Books

How to draw and paint the human form, portraits and landscapes, with step-by-step tutorials and practice projects from professional artists. There is advice on using different media such as oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache and pencils, expert tips, and 1700 photographs - offering everything you need to create your own successful works of art.

How To Paint: Landscapes & Figures: A Painting Box Set of Two Hardback Books

Edgar, Abigail

Painting

Human figures and faces have always dominated art. This practical book offers budding artists the chance to learn the art of drawing and painting the human body. Tutorials provide knowledge of the human skeletal structure and muscles, skin and hair texture, expressions, movement and postures. In the projects, experienced artists work from life models and photographs using various media, including pencil and charcoal, water paints, gouache, acrylics and oils, while galleries of art offer readers insight into how artistic techniques are employed by professional artists. More than 800 photographs make it easy to follow each tutorial, and the book is guaranteed to enthuse students and give them the confidence to express their unique vision and artistic style.

Drawing & Painting Portraits & Figures: A Complete Step-by-step Course, with 35 Projects and 800 Photographs

Drawing

Learn to depict the human form in every art medium, with expert step-step tutorials and 35 projects all shown in more than 800 clear photographs.

A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting the Human Figure: Anatomy, The Nude, Portraits And People

Southwater

The art of portraiture in expert step-by-step tutorials and 35 projects, with 800 clear photographs.

Mastering the Art of Drawing & Painting the Human Figure: Anatomy, the Nude, Portraits & People: Learn To Depict The Human Form In Pencil, Charcoal, Pastels, Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils And Gouache

Reference

Learn how to draw the human figure through example, with over 400 photographs and 15 practical exercises, each designed to help you develop your skills.

How to Draw and Paint the Nude

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