The Artist's Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure

The Artist's Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure
Author: Michael Massen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2011
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0823001199

A comprehensive resource on the covered figure introduces clothing and drapery as basic shapes before illustrating how the mechanics of physics can cause them to bend, wrinkle and fold in predictable ways, demonstrating how to use key concepts to render clothing in any medium while citing the examples of masters from Raphael to Walt Disney.

Art of Drawing Clothing on Figures

Art of Drawing Clothing on Figures
Author: G. Cicardi
Publisher: Search Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Art and design
ISBN: 9781782212300

In figurative art, sketching the clothed figure requires a detailed study of the folds of the garment and the way in which fabrics sit in relation to the movement of the human body. In this book, Giovanni Civardi shares his expert advice on how to draw clothing on human figures exploring lighting, perspective and the composition of fabric on the human body. Train yourself to see not just the body, but what surrounds it by using the techniques of chiaroscuro and by observing the tonal characteristics of the fabric texture. This inspirational and easy-to-follow guide will suit beginners as well as more expert artists providing a comprehensive overview of the techniques including advice and suggestions for the practical aspects of drawing from life.

Drawing the Draped Figure

Drawing the Draped Figure
Author: George B. Bridgman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-03-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486138127

One of the foremost drawing teachers shows how to render seven different kinds of folds: pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert. 200 black-and-white illustrations.

It's a Wrap!

It's a Wrap!
Author: Benjamin J Hummel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-05-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641750004

Now you can effortlessly draw fabric folds! An easy-to-read, comprehensive guide on drawing folds for any art student or even art professional! In this conversational and interactive teacher-to-artist workbook, you will learn about: - The structure of folds - Why they behave the way they do - How to recognize the different types of folds - Best practices to immediately start drawing better folds Plus, drawing worksheet pages, illustrated diagrams, and more! "A must have for any educator or beginner. Hummel makes it very easy to understand folds. Short explanations and lots of images to look at help break things down to their basics." - Brizida Ahrnsbrak Online Chair of Illustration Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

The Figure in Composition

The Figure in Composition
Author: Paul G. Braun
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486298620

A valuable tool for intermediate artists, this volume treats the figure as a unit in the overall composition of a sketch or drawing. Discusses light and shade, draped figures, folds, movement, much more.

9 Heads

9 Heads
Author: Nancy Riegelman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2006
Genre: Design
ISBN:

'9 Heads' is a clear and comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of fashion drawing in black and white. It demonstrates that drawing can be learned by the application of a set of rules and guidelines, together with commitment and practice.

Drawing the Head and Figure

Drawing the Head and Figure
Author: Jack Hamm
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1983-01-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780399507915

A how-to handbook that makes drawing easy. Offers simplified techniques and scores of brand-new hints and helps. Step by step procedures. Hundreds of illustrations.