boldMaster the art of drawing the figure/boldbr/br/Drawing from life has been an important source of expression and satisfaction for artists through the ages. Robert Barrett, master fine artist, instructor and university professor, re-creates his studio class on the pages of this book. Inside, you'll find a complete introduction to life drawing. You'll learn not only how to accurately portray the figure, but also how to bring life and personality to your drawing subjects.br/br/Detailed lessons, including step-by-step demonstrations, cover the fundamentals of drawing and design. You'll learn:bulletlistbullethow to capture your subject's characterbulletthe basics of figure anatomy, proportion and designbullethow to use light and shadow to create formbullethow to draw drapery and backgrounds/bulletlistBarrett shows you how to achieve superb figure drawings - clothed and unclothed, male and female - filled with beauty and depth of expression. Find out what artists have always known - magnificent art comes from the life all around you!