Drawing Hands and Feet Book by Giovanni Civardi

Using pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, watercolours, felt pens and more, Giovanni teaches the importance of observation and sketching, and how to capture life and movement.

He shows how to simplify the hands and feet of children and adults, with illustrations and an easy-to-understand section on the importance of anatomy and proportions.

Further explanations about light, shade and tone give helpful advice on capturing the essence of the drawing.

Many different techniques are included, from the linear method where the contours of the shapes are sketched, to the structural method where the main areas are emphasised.

For anyone interested in the figure, this book is invaluable. It is packed with information, quick sketches and more elaborate works.

Author Bio - Giovanni Civardi was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.

Contents:

• 1 X 64 Page Paperback With 100 Black & White Illustrations