Best Book on Drawing People

Best Book on Drawing People by award-winning former Disney Animator, Bruce McIntyre is his third book; following Drawing Textbook and Drawing in Three Dimensions. This book is for the student that has already gained a solid grasp of the Seven Principles of Drawing as taught in Drawing Textbook. Though not essential, having completed Drawing in Three Dimensions will insure a complete understanding of the principles used to make drawings look three dimensional and allow the student to concentrate on the new concepts necessary for drawing people well.

This book contains essential information for anyone that would like to draw people. It includes a lot of information from drawing principles and art elements to human anatomy, expressions and clothing. This simple, easy to follow book, will ensure your drawings not only look correct, but also convey your intention for the character through expression, attitude, and line of action.

In Best Book on Drawing People, you will learn to convey attitude through the use of taper, tilt, and contrast. Learn the importance of continuity for consistent effect. Add variety for a natural look. Use silhouette effectively in your drawings.

Learn the anatomy of the skull, important hand and body bones, muscles and tendons. Also, facial features, ears, arms, legs, feet and hair. Learn the value of correctly adding clothing wrinkles. Bring life to your characters using line-of-action, expressions and attitude. 

All of these are brought together in the Best Book on Drawing People and will teach you what great artists know.