Art of Drawing: Drawing Hands & Feet: Form, Proportions, Gestures and Actions by Giovanni Civardi (Paperback, 2005)

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Product Description : Using pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, watercolours, felt pens and more, Giovanni teaches the importance of observation and sketching, and how to capture life and movement. He shows how to simplify the hands and feet of children and adults, with illustrations and an easytounderstand section on the importance of anatomy and proportions. Further explanations about light, shade and tone give helpful advice on capturing the essence of the drawing. Many different techniques are included, from the linear method where the contours of the shapes are sketched, to the structural method where the main areas are emphasised. For anyone interested in the figure, this book is invaluable. It is packed with information, quick sketches and more elaborate works.

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It is generally thought that hands and feet are the hardest parts of the body to portray effectively in drawings, paintings and sculptures. Giovanni Civardi demystifies the process of capturing both with this inspirational, easy-to-follow guide. Using pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, watercolours, felt pens and more, Giovanni teaches the importance of observation and sketching, and how to capture life and movement. He shows how to simplify the hands and feet of children and adults, with illustrations and an easy-to-understand section on the importance of anatomy and proportions. Further explanations about light, shade and tone give helpful advice on capturing the essence of the drawing. Many different techniques are included, from the linear method where the contours of the shapes are sketched, to the structural method where the main areas are emphasised. For anyone interested in the figure, this book is invaluable. It is packed with information, quick sketches and more elaborate works.

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PublisherSearch Press LTD
ISBN-139781844480715
eBay Product ID (ePID)90916018

Product Key Features

Book TitleArt of Drawing: Drawing Hands & Feet: Form, Proportions, Gestures and Actions
AuthorGiovanni Civardi
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPaintings
Publication Year2005
Number of Pages64 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height295mm
Item Width210mm
Item Weight317g

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Title_AuthorGiovanni Civardi
Series TitleArt of Drawing
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • Very simple and clear text and instructi...

    Very simple and clear text and instruction on how to draw hands and feet, Could'nt be simpler I have seen other approaches but this one by Civardi definitely fits the bill in learning terms. Good buy.

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  • one more for the set

    amazing as always. Giovani is such an outstanding artist. I have a selection of his work and its all outstanding

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  • Great book

    Great book. Lots of ideas and sketches to help draw hand and feet.

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  • All good thank you

    All good thank you

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