Watler Foster Drawing Female Figures

The female body is one of the most popular artistic subjects. And in this book, drawing expert Russell Iredell teaches you how to approach drawing the female figure in pencil, with tips on adding touches with charcoal and pastel. In Female Figures, you®ll learn how to take into account proportion, perspective, and shading as you learn to draw the female form in various poses. In addition to the basics, you will learn advanced techniques, such as how to incorporate a basic knowledge of muscular and skeletal structures to make your drawings come to life. This reference is a must-have for anyone wishing to render the beautiful female form. Editorial Reviews From the Publisher Dear Art Enthusiast, Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you. Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable. Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process! About the Author Walter Foster was born in Woodland Park, Colorado, in 1891. In his younger years, he worked as a sign painter and a medicine salesman. He also performed in a singing and drawing vaudeville act. Walter invented the first postage stamp vending machine and drew political caricatures for several large newspapers. He's well known as an accomplished artist, art instructor, and art collector. In the 1920s, while running his own advertising agency, Walter began writing self-help instruction books. The books were first produced in his home in Laguna Beach, California. He wrote, illustrated, printed, bound, packaged, shipped, and distributed them himself. In the 1960s, as the product line grew, he moved the operation to a commercial facility, which allowed him to expand the company and achieve worldwide distribution. Walter Foster was truly a dominant force in the development of art instruction books that make it possible for many people to improve their art skills easily and economically. Walter passed away in 1981. He is fondly remembered for his warmth, dedication, and unique instruction books.