Anatomy for Artists: The Complete Guide to Drawing the Human Body

Barrington Barber

Nov 2015 · Arcturus Publishing

About this ebook

Drawing the human figure with confidence and skill is perhaps the biggest challenge an artist can face, but it is the most rewarding when done successfully.

In Anatomy for Artists, best-selling author and artist Barrington Barber provides clear annotated diagrams of every part of the human body useful to the artist, showing bone structure, musculature and surface views.

Throughout the book he gives practical advice, gained from years of experience, on how to apply your newfound knowledge to the drawing of live models. This carefully researched, comprehensive book is an invaluable reference resource for the practising artist.

Learn how to:
• Recognize the differences between male and female bone structure
• Identify facial muscles used in different expressions
• Name the bones that show at the surface of the body
• Accurately portray the body in movement
• Improve your life drawing technique

Ratings and reviews

Very useful for a newbie like me 😊😊😊

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About the author

Barrington Barber is a renowned authority on teaching drawing and a practising artist. After training as a graphic designer, he went into advertising, working for top agencies before progressing to freelance design and producing illustrations for a range of books and magazines. He taught art for many years and has written and illustrated numerous books including Anyone Can Draw, Drawing Masterclass and Drawing Class.