This comprehensive handbook for drawing the human figure is by a veteran instructor of the Art Students League of New York. Both a guide and a reference, it is suitable for all: novices, students, and professionals. Numerous illustrations with commentary cover the basic structure of the head and body, light and shade, the proper use of line, conveying action, depicting drapery, and much more.
This book was written to foster the creative spirit of the artist and to aid in the development and the continuation of realistic representational art. It is for all who love to draw the human form. It is for those who have never drawn a line, for those who are students who can draw to a certain degree, and for those professional artists who are proficient in drawing. This book shows step by step how to construct and draw the human figure and face as well along with all it's features.
The narrative follows Jack Faragasso's journey from a challenging upbringing in Brooklyn during the Great Depression to becoming an accomplished artist, writer, and photographer. After serving in the Army, he honed his craft at the Art Students League under Frank J. Reilly, eventually taking over as a teacher. Faragasso has created over six hundred book covers and authored three notable art books. This work marks his debut in poetry, showcasing his diverse talents and experiences in the arts.
Fortieth anniversary reissue features improved imagery, materials, and edits, guided by extensive notes by the author, an expert in the Frank J. Reilly method of understanding how color works in realistic lighting conditions.