Morpho: Hands and Feet

Morpho: Hands and Feet

Author: Michel Lauricella

Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.

Published: 2023-04-14

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13:

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The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure!

In Morpho: Hands and Feet, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. In this book, Lauricella focuses exclusively on the hands and feet—arguably the most popular and, for many, the most challenging parts of the body to draw successfully. Breaking the subject matter down into the underlying skeletal shapes, followed by the musculature, then the skin and fat, and finally, the veins, Lauricella offers multiple approaches—from simple forms to complex renderings—and a plethora of positions and gestures are included to help you improve your drawing skills.

Geared toward artists of all levels, from beginners through professionals, this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights.

(Publisher's Note: This book features an “exposed” binding style. This is intentional as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.)


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Hands
Feet
Resources


Basic Human Anatomy

Basic Human Anatomy

Author: Roberto Osti

Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC

Published: 2016-10-18

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1580934382

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A comprehensive, yet flexible and holistic approach to the human body for artists, Roberto Osti’s method of teaching anatomy is exhaustive, but never loses sight of the fact that this understanding should lead to the creation of art. Basic Human Anatomy teaches artists the simple yet powerful formula artists have used for centuries to draw the human figure from the inside out. Osti, using the basic system of line, shape, and form used by da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, takes readers step-by-step through all the lessons needed in order to master this essential foundation skill. Organized progressively, the book shows readers how to replicate the underlying structure of the body using easy-to-understand scales and ratios; conceptualize the front and side views of the skeleton with basic shapes; add detail with simplified depictions of complex bones and joints; draw a muscle map of the body with volumetric form and realistic dimension; master the feet, hands, and skull to create realistic renderings of the human form; and apply a deeper knowledge of anatomy to finished drawings for more impact.


Anatomy for Artists Made Easy

Anatomy for Artists Made Easy

Author: George Bridgman

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781783616022

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Created and adapted for the needs of the moder artist this book includes a classic range of illustration re-crafted as an accessible artist's guide. Learn how the body works in blocks and masses. Brilliant for every artist: from digital to pencil, manga to life drawing.


Classic Human Anatomy in Motion

Classic Human Anatomy in Motion

Author: Valerie L. Winslow

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0770434150

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This essential companion book to the bestselling Classic Human Anatomy provides artists and art students with a deeper understanding of human anatomy and different types of motion, inspiring more realistic and energetic figurative art. Fine-art instruction books do not usually focus on anatomy as it relates to movement, despite its great artistic significance. Written by a long-time expert on drawing and painting human anatomy, Classic Human Anatomy in Motion offers artists everything they need to realistically draw the human figure as it is affected by movement. Written in a friendly style, the book is illustrated with hundreds of life drawing studies (both quick poses and long studies), along with charts and diagrams showing the various anatomical and structural components. This comprehensive manual features 5 distinct sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the human figure: bones and joint movement, muscle groups, surface form and soft tissue characteristics, structure, and movement. Each chapter builds an artistic understanding of how motion transforms the human figure and can create a sense of expressive vibrancy in one's art.


Dynamic Human Anatomy

Dynamic Human Anatomy

Author: Roberto Osti

Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1580935516

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An essential visual guide for artists to the mastery and use of advanced human anatomy skills in the creation of figurative art. Dynamic Human Anatomy picks up where Basic Human Anatomy leaves off and offers artists and art students a deeper understanding of anatomy, including anatomy in motion, and how that essential skill is applied to the creation of fine figurative art.


Human Anatomy for Artists

Human Anatomy for Artists

Author: Eliot Goldfinger

Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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This most up-to-date and fully illustrated guide presents a single, all-inclusive reference to the human form. Includes numerous cross sections made with reference to CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and cut cadavers showing the forms of all body regions and individual muscles. A useful tool for physical and dance therapists, trainers, and bodybuilders as well. Over 400 illustrations.


Essential Human Anatomy for Artists

Essential Human Anatomy for Artists

Author: Ken Goldman

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2023-10-24

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1631599607

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Study human anatomy to translate nature into drawings that are both anatomically accurate and artistically beautiful. Essential Human Anatomy for Artists is an anatomy course in a book that’s designed to offer you new tools to help you understand the connections between exterior forms and deeper structures. Along with demonstrations of key materials are in-depth discussions of the skeleton and the study of the muscles. The drawing demonstrations, which are based on a series of live model poses, are designed to help readers understand the various forms of the human body. Key information on movement and lighting is also included. For artists at every level of experience, Essential Human Anatomy for Artists allows you to learn to work freely and confidently with the human figure and use the information it provides to create an accurate visual impression. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art. Also available from the series:Drawing the Head for Artists, Figure Drawing for Artists, Life Drawing for Artists, Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists, Dynamic Still Life for Artists, Landscape Painter’s Workbook, Plein Air Techniques for Artists, and Sketching Techniques for Artists.


Classic Human Anatomy

Classic Human Anatomy

Author: Valerie L. Winslow

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2008-12-23

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 0823024156

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After more than thirty years of research and teaching, artist Valerie Winslow has compiled her unique methods of drawing human anatomy into one groundbreaking volume: Classic Human Anatomy. This long-awaited book provides simple, insightful approaches to the complex subject of human anatomy, using drawings, diagrams, and reader-friendly text. Three major sections–the skeletal form, the muscular form and action of the muscles, and movement–break the material down into easy-to-understand pieces. More than 800 distinctive illustrations detail the movement and actions of the bones and muscles, and unique charts reveal the origins and insertions of the muscles. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of information, Classic Human Anatomy is sure to become a new classic of art instruction.


Animal Anatomy for Artists

Animal Anatomy for Artists

Author: Eliot Goldfinger

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2004-03-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0195142144

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From horses and cats to elephants and giraffes, this is the definitive reference on animal anatomy for painters, sculptors, and illustrators. 104 halftones, 281 line drawings, 100 photos.


Human Anatomy for Artists

Human Anatomy for Artists

Author:

Publisher: H.F.Ullmann Publishing Gmbh

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783833162565

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With more than 1200 highly detailed drawings by Andras Szunyoghy, this book offers insights into the art and techniques of anatomy drawing"