The Practical Guide to Drawing Figures: [Artist's Workbook]

· Arcturus Publishing
4.1
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The human figure is one the most challenging subjects for an artist to tackle, but also one of the most rewarding. In this book, author and artists Barrington Barber guides you throuhg the process of drawing figures, from understanding the structure of the skeleton to showing figures in motion. Whether you are an experienced draughtsman or a complete beginner, the inspiring exercises and handy hints in the book will help you achieve the best results. 

The Artist's Workbooks are practical guides for artists interested in getting to grips with a particular subject. Other books in the series include:

Drawing Animals
- Drawing Caricatures
- Drawing Landscapes
- Drawing Manga
- Drawing Portraits
- Drawing Still Life
- Drawing Techniques

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4.1
26 reviews
A Google user
September 26, 2016
The content is simple but key, there is not too much complexity in the advice but some key points in improving oneself
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Don Foster
March 14, 2019
Very enlightening
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About the author

Born in 1934, Barrington Barber was educated at Hampton Grammar School and later Twickenham Art School for which he received a National Diploma of Design. He then practiced 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.

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