Drawing The Nude

Giovanni Civardi breaks down the complex process of drawing the male nude, from making rudimentary choices about framing, lighting and the most appropriate drawing tools, to rendering detailed and anatomically accurate artworks. Civardis own masterful drawings provide an excellent touchstone for the artist wanting to explore the depiction of the male body, and his studies of numerous poses cover all aspects of life drawing. Civardi takes a pragmatic, almost scientific, approach to teaching the subject, combining basic physics with artistic interpretation. Drawing the Male Nude also touches upon the significant anatomical differences between the male and the female form, but these are also covered in some detail in the companion to this title, Drawing the Female Nude.

Drawing the Nude presents an exciting approach to drawing the human body. Divided into three parts, on structure, anatomy and observation, it introduces a set of principles and develops a treasury of ideas for the artist to follow. Whilst recognizing the importance of observation, it focuses more on a conceptual understanding of the construction of the body in anatomical terms. In doing so, it encourages the cultivation of more informed observation and accommodates those who work from memory, imagination and invention. Contents: the drawing of elementary forms that can then be distorted, transformed and combined, leading on to compound forms; explains the use of light and shadows to express form; explains the gesture of the figure through short drawings that analyse the flow of movement through the body; studies the musculo-skeletal form and provides a set of tools for analysing its parts; uses direct and concise drawings, alongside images of digital sculptures of human anatomy; gives practical instruction relevant to both the novice and the experienced figure artist, as well as those working within the visual effects and game industries.Superbly illustrated with 199 images that include digital sculptures of human anatomy and concise drawings.

“To paint, draw, or sculpt the human figure is one of the most demanding of artistic problems.... Explores the artistic possibilities and particular problems of female bodies.”—Library Journal.

Silvan Kaeser is convinced that nude drawing has nothing to do with eroticism, but with practice and concentration. The subject of figure drawing is fascinating. Nude drawing anyway. With "Nude Drawing for Beginners", the graphic designer, nude drawing teacher and photographer Silvan Kaeser presents many useful tips and tricks that make it easier to get started with this creative work. Using many colorful nude photographs and illustrations, he explains in a simple way the procedure and how to easily and quickly get a good result. The following chapters contain many tips to learn nude drawing quickly and easily: Preface Preparation Desire First steps Exercise Light Painting Detail Anatomy Control Conclusion An enjoyable textbook for rapid progress in figure drawing: Large textbook on 76 full-color pages. 8.5 x 11 inches With many explanatory nude photos and illustrations For students, draftsmen, designers and creatives of all kinds Learn to draw nudes with 11 chapters Countless drawing tips and tricks Paperback with matte soft cover Designed in Switzerland The Author Silvan Kaeser, 48 is a graphic designer from Lucerne, Switzerland. He attended the renowned School of Design, Lucerne. He has been the owner of an advertising agency for over 20 years. StadtHirsch.ch. In his spare time he photographs, gives lessons in nude drawing, design fonts and is a ski instructor.

The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, 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 * And more! 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.

Artists have always been fascinated with portraying the nude: the beauty and nuances of the human figure are endlessly absorbing. This practical and inspirational book celebrates and continues that enduring and beautiful tradition by encouraging you to discover your own talent and style. Philip Tyler looks in detail at the key skills and themes, such as perception, proportion, composition, colour and facture, that the artist needs. He then investigates ideas and styles, and encourages you to interpret the nude so your paintings have those elusive qualities of vitality and relevance, which can turn a painting into a masterpiece. He explores the practical, technical and philosophical problems of drawing and painting the nude, with exercises to support each lesson and over 300 images illustrate the text. Aimed at both novices and art graduates, this practical and inspirational guide is illustrated throughout with 320 colour images and there are exercises to support the fifty lessons.