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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Figure Drawing 101 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Welcome to the Joys of Figure Drawing 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Gathering the Goods for Figure Drawing 11</p> <p>Chapter 3: Starting with Figure-Drawing Basics 29</p> <p><b>Part II: Off to a Head Start 59</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Getting Inside the Head 61</p> <p>Chapter 5: Adding Facial Features 89</p> <p>Chapter 6: Going to the Top with Hair 115</p> <p>Chapter 7: Presenting Emotions in Facial Features 143</p> <p><b>Part III: Building the Body 173</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Examining Figure Proportions and Bone Structure 175</p> <p>Chapter 9: Starting Simple with Stick Figures and Mannequins 189</p> <p>Chapter 10: Pumping Up Those Muscles 219</p> <p>Chapter 11: Drawing Figures in Motion 245</p> <p><b>Part IV: Sharpening Your Figure-Drawing Skills 263</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Accessorizing Your Figures 265</p> <p>Chapter 13: Taking Your Work to the Next Level with Advanced Drawing Techniques 293</p> <p>Chapter 14: Working with Composition and Perspective 315</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 347</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Places to Study and Draw the Figure 349</p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Organize, Store, and Present Your Work 353</p> <p>Index 359</p>

<p>Kensuke Okabayashi is an award-winning professional artist. His work can be seen in everything from comic books to graphic novels to advertising storyboards. Okabayashi has taught illustration courses at Mercer College of New Jersey.</p>

<p>Your hands-on guide to drawing the human figure and bringing it to life</p> <p>Want to draw the human body? This step-by-step guide gives you clear instructions and examples coupled with expert tips that show you how to draw the body in a variety of poses. Whether you're a professional illustrator, an art student, or a hobbyist, you'll find the techniques you need to capture the human form.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Get a grip on the basics — drawing exercises show you how to work with lines, curves, shapes, light, shadows, and blending</p> </li> <li> <p>Off to a head start — draw the components of the head, facial features, muscle structure, and hairstyles</p> </li> <li> <p>Build the body — examine bone structure and shape, create stick figures, depict muscles, and draw the body in motion</p> </li> <li> <p>Strike dynamic and casual poses — from running, jumping, and climbing to sitting, stretching, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Accessorize your figures — draw textures, patterns, and folds, and add basic clothing and shoes</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The drawing supplies you need</p> </li> <li> <p>How to set up your studio</p> </li> <li> <p>The differences between drawing adults and children</p> </li> <li> <p>Step-by-step illustrations and examples</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for forming facial expressions</p> </li> <li> <p>Advanced drawing techniques, including shading</p> </li> <li> <p>How to work with composition and perspective</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice on fixing mistakes</p> </li> <li> <p>Places to present and archive your work</p> </li> </ul>

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