<h2>Master the art of drawing the figure.</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>Detailed lessons, including step-by-step demonstrations, cover the fundamentals of drawing and design. You'll learn:<ul> <li>How to capture your subject's character.</li> <li>The basics of figure anatomy, proportion and design.</li> <li>How to use light and shadow to create form.</li> <li>How to draw drapery and backgrounds.</li></ul> Barrett 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!</p>