Drawing Hands and Feet: Form, Proportions, Gestures and Actions
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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.
Giovanni Civardi is an Italian artist and teacher who for years has combined studies at the Faculty of Medicine, Milan, with the practice and teaching of sculpture.
Book review by art lover Sarah Cooper:
"Hands and feet are always one of the hardest things to draw but Giovanni Civardi takes the tediousness out of this task and turns it into an enjoyable pastime. This book is a compilation of in-depth drawings and practical advice on achieving good results when drawing these intricate features. Different angles of the feet and hands, gestures and actions make this a useful selection to browse through if you want to improve your drawing skills. Giovanni emphasises the importance of getting the anatomy right and proportion. Each chapter in this book is interesting as he guides you through drawing accurately, the bones, veins, and skin of the anatomy to achieve a realistic result. Methods are explained clearly and advice on light, shading and movement is very useful.
My mother who has just qualified as a reflexologist found this book invaluable for making some posters to explain to her clients how reflexology works. In order to do this she needed a very accurate drawing of the foot to make a diagram and this book helped her no end. She is thoroughly recommending it to all her reflexology friends now."
SC 10/2005
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Author: Giovanni Civardi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Date published: June, 2005
ISBN: 1844480712
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