What does a Triceratops sit on? Its Tricera-bottom!
What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore!
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The ability to draw the human form accurately & completely is a primary goal for many aspiring artists, despite the current trend in the art establishment away from figurative subjects. This book is intended for anyone who wants to discover every aspect of what for centuries was regard as the real test of an artists' mettle. Renowned teacher & artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration with anatomy, an understanding of which is vital if the artist is to handle form & translate what he sees into a believable representation of life. He goes on to look at the whole figure: clothed, drawn from life, in action & in detail. Supported by the sections on composition, styles & a step-by-step guide to the final composition, he has once again achieved a brilliantly inspirational art book. Comprehensive, easy to follow & packed with over 300 of Barrington Barbers illustrations, Fundamentals of Figure Drawing is a must for artists of all abilities.