10 Step Drawing: Figures

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.

Book Contents

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
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