Drawn from Life offers bite-size lessons that will help anyone master the classic practice of life drawing. Over 100 pieces of art by contemporary artists illustrate fundamentals such as line, contour, and color, plus surprising and innovative techniques that will take your drawings to the next level. Showcasing a wide range of styles and methods, this is a refreshing new guide to a timeless art form.
About the Author
Helen Birch is an art lecturer and blogger based in the United Kingdom. She is the author of the highly popular blog drawdrawdraw, and her books include Freehand.
Praise For…
“Doling out technique instruction and visual inspiration in equal parts, Helen Birch’s half-sized, horizontally formatted guide helps readers tap into rich traditions of life drawing, demonstrating how to use everyday people as muses…. A great way for beginning- and intermediate-level artists to dip a toe into figure drawing without attending art school.” —Library Journal
“Doling out technique instruction and visual inspiration in equal parts, Helen Birch’s half-sized, horizontally formatted guide helps readers tap into rich traditions of life drawing, demonstrating how to use everyday people as muses…. A great way for beginning- and intermediate-level artists to dip a toe into figure drawing without attending art school.” —Library Journal
