The Fundamentals of Drawing Nudes: A Practical Guide to Portraying the Human Figure - Paperback

by Barrington Barber (Author), Barrington Barber (Illustrator)

The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, internationally bestselling author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to life drawing.

After reading this book, you will be able to:
- Precisely depict the skeleton and musculature
- Use perspective to create realistic images
- Correctly gauge figure proportions and foreshorten limbs
- Portray figures in movement

Examples from master artists such as Giorgione, Manet and Freud show the range of materials and stylistic approaches to life drawing. With carefully annotated diagrams, simple exercises and a handy list of anatomical terms, The Fundamentals of Drawing Nudes gives you everything you need to draw your own realistic figures. This book is perfect for both budding and professional artists, providing tips and tricks to mastering this subtle art.

Author Biography

After training as a graphic designer, Barrington Barber went into advertising, working for top agencies before progressing to freelance design and producing illustrations for a range of books and magazines. He enjoys a successful career as a commercial illustrator and fine artist and has written and illustrated a wide range of best-selling instructional art books. Barrington lives in South London.