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assassin216
May 11th, 2005, 01:52 PM
i am just wondering is there any good books that will help me start life drawing :\
Badger
May 11th, 2005, 02:17 PM
None really i find just get there and speak to people who's studys you like. Watch how they work. People are much easier to read than books.
Hope that helps.
Oh general anatomy books: Loomis, burne hogarth- especially dynamic anatomy.
Hope this kinda helps....
-Badger-
Dizon
May 11th, 2005, 02:19 PM
Anthony Ryder's "The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing". But, you do know that you actually need models to pose in front of you.
untitleduser
May 11th, 2005, 02:26 PM
Check out "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" by some woman. After that, just draw a lot. Copy drawings you like too.
NoSeRider
May 11th, 2005, 02:38 PM
I don't think you can learn by "reading" a book.......usually copying a book, by sketching.

I find I learn by mostly doing. A book will give you tips, but you have to put them in 'practise'.
Mercer
May 15th, 2005, 01:46 PM
Anthony Ryder's "The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing". But, you do know that you actually need models to pose in front of you.
Yeah,there is alot of info that can be read but the whole point is to work from life.That book is great i think i got it for $4 used on amazon.It works well when a teacher or someone else can help further explain and give demos on things too.
acheng
May 15th, 2005, 01:55 PM
George Bridgeman's Complete Guide To Life Drawing

This book is one of the most highly used figure drawing books. So many artists have used it. Bridgeman was also a former instructor to Norman Rockwell. I've used it and it is one of the best books to learn from.
Dizon
May 15th, 2005, 03:00 PM
Yeah,there is alot of info that can be read but the whole point is to work from life.That book is great i think i got it for $4 used on amazon.It works well when a teacher or someone else can help further explain and give demos on things too.


Even the cheapest books give the most important knowledge.
Mercer
May 15th, 2005, 04:38 PM
Even the cheapest books give the most important knowledge.
i know :) i was just saying that so one doesn't assume they will have to drop alot of bread for books...since used ones are just as great just cheaper.
mentler
May 15th, 2005, 04:50 PM
Look at my "Bones and Muscles" thread and also check and register at SoFA forums ....