Arcturus Publishing Drawing anatomy: an artist's guide to the human figure, paperback/barrington barber

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Dynamic and engaging, the human figure is an enduringly popular subject for artists, presenting constant challenges and many rewards.

This comprehensive anatomy book covers everything you need to know to make accurate, convincing drawings of the figure.

It shows the bone structure, muscle layers, and surface views of every part of the human body, as well as looking at how master artists have approached figures of all types.

Topics include life drawing, the body in movement and clothing figures, and step-by-step projects show how you can apply anatomical knowledge to create successful drawings.

Learn how to: - Portray muscle and bone structures that show at the skin's surface- Identify the muscles behind facial expressions- Draw a portrait step by step- Make convincing drawings of the body in movement- Create successful figure compositions About the Author Born 1934, Barrington was educated at Hampton Grammar School and later Twickenham Art Schoo for which he received a National Diploma of Design.

He then practised as an illustrator (Saxon Artist) and Graphic Designer, was Art Director at Ogilvie & Mather and S.

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.