Artist; illustrator; and teacher Hugh Laidman shows how simple and rewarding it can be to draw two of the most challenging of artistic subjects mdash; the male and female figures.A brief review of anatomical structure is followed by detailed illustrations and clear instructions for rendering line; tone; structure; and form in a variety of techniques. Explanatory drawings; practice exercises; and step-by-step photographs are used to discuss sketching; sustained and contour drawing; working with charcoal or pastels; as well as finding and posing models and drawing people of different ages and ethnic groups. Art students to professionals will find the texts direct terminology and detailed illustrations of immense value.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. The perfect blendBy Reading AngelDina Wakley has designed the an art journaling book thats a good balance of the elements of design; composition and color theory. She explains it all with well written text thats easily understood for the beginning journal artist and a wonderful review for those who have been around the pages. Then she tells you how to break the rules.This is all blended with the how tos. Her technique pages are not only well described but beautifully illustrated. In seeing her process; the reader can begin to get an idea of how that can translate into a personal style.I have taken some of Ms. Wakleys classes. For me this book is a perfect companion and resource to all that I have learned.21 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Good book; principals explained well; one teeny complaintBy Sweet Red CloverOverall; I liked this book and found it to be helpful; especially the portions explaining composition.Even though I already had some knowledge of color theory; she does go into a little more detail than most of the free internet information you can find...so if color is something you struggle with the lessons in here are concise and easy to understand.For me; though; the portion on composition was more useful. Ive learned to draw with relative success; but always seemed to have trouble with collage work (basically it looked like I barfed ephemera onto the page every time I attempted collage...). Ive only read through the book; not taking time to actually do the lessons yet; and even with the quick; one-time read through; Ive seen a huge improvement in my collage work.The one small complaint I have is that there seem to be a lot of "example" pictures for each idea. I know that some people are visual learners; especially ones who are already have an artistic leaning; but I kind of wish that one or two examples were given with each idea and then more information could have been covered in the book. Then again; not going into further information leaves room for more books in the future; so I see that side of it too.My one little complaint shouldnt stop you from buying the book though. Even if your style of art is very different from the authors; the principals are universal and she does a good job explaining them. I know she has another book out soon (or it could already be out; Im not sure) and; based on this book; I think I will probably end up with her new one as well.82 of 89 people found the following review helpful. EXCELLENT resource for those new to art journaling and those who have shelves of finished journalsBy Chel MichelineIve been a huge fan of art journals for years and finally started working on my own art journals about two years ago. I have read a ton of different books and articles and blogs posts about art journaling and different techniques and approaches. But "Art Journal Freedom" is really in a class all its own.Instead of telling you what you "should" and "shouldnt" do; or telling you there ARE no rules; Dina Wakley simply shares her own approaches to art journaling. Everything from materials to technique to approaches to composition and color is included in this book. I even enjoyed and found inspiration in the "getting started/materials" section; which I normally consider a waste of ink in most art technique books.The one thing to note; though; is that Art Journal Freedom is comprised ENTIRELY of Wakleys work. So if you are looking for a variety of examples in different styles; you may want to check out Dinas blog and see some of her pages so you know what the book is filled with.But if you love Dinas style and the effortless way she seems to be able to combine different elements and come out with these brilliant; beautiful pages; then you will find SO much inspiration and eye-candy in this book. Its a must for any art journal library.