Basic Figure Drawing Techniques

The human figure is one of the most challenging and satisfying subjects an artist can attempt. No other single subject offers as much opportunity for artists to study grace, strength and the power of emotion. Here, five outstanding artists teach you their figure drawing techniques. You'll learn from Greg Albert, Mardbury Hill Brown, Bert Dobson, Walt Reed and Joseph Sheppard.

Basic Figure Drawing Techniques include:

How to mix every color you need from a basic palette    • Pages of detailed at-a-glance color charts    • Mixing with both dry and water-soluble pencils    • Ideas for mixing a wide range of greens    • The best mixture for deep, rich colors    • Useful techniques for blending and overlaying    • Technical information on pigments