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Kagan McLeod

Draw People Every Day: Short Lessons in Portrait and Figure Drawing Using Ink and Watercolor

Draw People Every Day: Short Lessons in Portrait and Figure Drawing Using Ink and Watercolor

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A new figure drawing instruction book encourages aspiring illustrators to work in ink and watercolor to create quick, confident renderings of diverse, contemporary people. It focuses on cultivating spontaneity, energy, and confidence by breaking figure and portrait drawing into the three major aspects of line, tone, and color and recommending time limits for each exercise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 04 June 2019
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications


A vibrant and captivating guide for aspiring illustrators, this book encourages the exploration of ink and watercolor techniques to create quick and confident renderings of diverse contemporary individuals. While the traditional approach to figure drawing often emphasizes pencil, commercial illustrator Kagan McLeod presents a modern approach that aligns with the tools and techniques favored by today's artists. By focusing on cultivating spontaneity, energy, and confidence through exercises that emphasize brush work in ink and watercolor, McLeod offers a fresh perspective on figure and portrait drawing.

Breaking down these aspects into line, tone, and color, McLeod provides guidelines for setting time limits for each exercise, encouraging artists to work swiftly and fearlessly. Packed with numerous illustrative examples featuring diverse modern people, Draw People Every Day serves as a practical and applicable resource for anyone seeking to master the art of drawing the people they encounter in everyday life with speed and proficiency.

Through its engaging and informative content, this book empowers artists to unlock their creativity and capture the essence of the human form in a dynamic and expressive manner. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced illustrator, this guide will provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to bring your vision to life on paper.

Weight: 838g
Dimension: 216 x 276 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780399581977

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