10 Step Drawing: Figures (draw Over 50 Poses In 10 Easy Steps)

Draw an inspiring, dynamic range of 50 figures, in a range of poses, in just 10 simple steps each! 

Draw an inspiring, dynamic range of 50 figures, in a range of poses, in just 10 simple steps each! 

10 Step Drawing: Figures offers an easy starting point for any illustrator looking to create realistic drawings of people. All you need is a pen and paper: learning to draw has never been easier!

• Features 50 figures diverse in age, body type, skin-tone and gender – each illustrated tutorial is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps.
• Practise drawing people in natural, everyday poses such as resting, eating, walking or playing, or choose dynamic, mid-action poses, from skiing and surfing to dancing.
• There are handy drawing prompts at every stage, and each figure comes with suggestions for a beautiful coloured finish.
• Once you''ve mastered the basics you can apply the techniques and draw your own family members and friends too!
• Part of the ground-breaking 10 Step Drawing series that has sold over 1m copies globally in 17 different languages.

INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

Basic body shapes
Rectangle
Hourglass
Apple
Pear
Inverted triangle
Full bodied

Everyday poses
Standing
Standing, rear view
Standing, side view
Seated on floor, legs crossed
Seated on floor, hugging knees
Seated in a chair
Seated in a chair, legs crossed
Seated on a sofa, feet up
Lying on back
Lying on front
Lying on side
Baby lying on back
Crouching
Leaning
Pointing
Waving

Everyday actions
Walking
Walking, rear view
Walking, side view
Walking up stairs
Eating
Drinking
Running
Playing
Praying
Embracing
Dog walking
Talking on the phone
Carrying
Getting dressed
Pulling luggage
Pushing a stroller

Popular activities
Skipping
Juggling
Karate
Singing
Dancing
Tennis
Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Swimming
Yoga
Sprinting
Climbing
Surfing
Skiing
Jogging
Playing an instrument

ABOUT THE ARTIST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Geared toward doodlers, cartoonists, illustrators, and others looking to improve their craft, this book does what it says: provides step-by-step instructions for drawing people in various poses. Most begin with a rough scale and basic form to block out the shape, followed by increasing attention to details. Lecouffe (“10 Step Drawing” series) provides tips regarding which elements will be included in the final drawing, so that readers don’t get bogged down in details that will not be visible at the end. Each step includes an illustration so that readers can follow along and emulate the work. The rigid 10-step structure means that some steps include a number of distinct changes to the drawing. Those looking to improve their understanding of light, shading, or composition to create original work may want to look for a more comprehensive manual. However, for readers who just want help drawing people in a variety of poses, following clear examples, this book might work. VERDICT Like paint-by-numbers but for drawing figures, this book will be helpful for budding cartoonists and those who want to draw people without a lot of instruction on technique.