Books and Media - Anatomy, Figure, and Life Drawing

Compact yet comprehensive reference work, manual, and project guide. More than 400 illustrations detail virtually every component of human anatomy, plus figure rendering and perspective. Paperback, 128 pages. (John Raynes).

In an approach that focuses on how the body moves rather than its static structure, this unique guide teaches readers through various physical motions and exercises about how their bones, tendons, and muscles are related.

Anatomy For Fantasy Artists is a practical, comprehensive training course for budding illustrators working to master comic book art, graphic novels, fantasy posters, illustrations, and computer games. Glenn Fabry. Paperback. 128 pages.

Capture the subtleties of human emotion by using the Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression. This invaluable resource deals specifically with the muscles, textures, and effects of facial expression. Author — Gary Faigin. Hardcover. 304 pages.

Achieve surprising new heights of expertise in depicting the human form.This book is a solid tool for artists of all levels to improve their figure drawing skills. Author — Anthony Ryder. Paperback. 160 pages. 8¼" × 11" (21 cm × 28 cm).

This beautifully illustrated guide will assist in the accurate rendering of the canine form. With 19 illustrations of internal systems and 35 breathtaking drawings of assorted breeds, this book is a vital tool in portraying our best friends.

Realistic hands and feet make portraits life-like but notoriously difficult to portray. This book will teach you how to understand their structure and draw or paint them convincingly so you can go on to create successful art. Author — Robert Fairley.

Time tested, step by instructions entice the novice to begin drawing and painting, while intermediate artists will find a wealth of knowledge for improving and refining their work.

Author Christopher Hart provides aspiring artists and illustrators with a step-by-step introduction into the characteristics of human anatomy, an essential for any comic artist to master.

Comprehensive and revolutionary system for visualizing all kinds of hands in a great range of positions to denote attitudes and emotions. Paperback, 144 pages. (Burne Hogarth).

Create realistic heads and figures using this "how-to" book as your guide. This book offers simplified techniques and scores of brand-new hints for improving your figure drawings. Author — Jack Hamm. Paperback. 120 pages.

Draw the head from different angles. Age the face and delineate every feature and wrinkle. This book contains 300 extraordinary head drawings, from infancy to old age. A basic reference tool, this book is also a beautiful art book. Author — Burne Hogarth

Explore the expressive structures of the human form. See the reality of anatomical details of male and female figures in motion and at rest. The text expertly supplements 300 remarkable illustrations in this award-winning book. Author — Burne Hogarth.

This book provides a thorough introduction to a revolutionary system of dynamic figure drawing. This system involves drawing the human figure, in any conceivable position and attitude, without using a model. Author — Burne Hogarth. Paperback. 176 pages.

Add an important dimension of reality by capturing the movement and flair of clothed figures. Show how body position, movement, and action affect the appearance of clothing. See how to make wrinkles, folds, and drapery bring new reality to your work.

Leaping, somersaulting, stretching, and dancing figures animate this gallery of marvelous action poses. The models are in positions that are impossible to retain for any period of time. Author — Thomas Easley. Photography — Mark Smith.

Here in book form are Robert Hale's Art Students League lectures on drawing and anatomy. This book combines Hale’s words with 118 Old Master drawings, each with a diagram explaining the lesson it conveys.

To truly portray the human form, it helps to know what is happening below the skin. The illustrations in this reference guide will aid in understanding the human structure. Acetate overlays of scientific labels can be removed for unobstructed viewing.

The superhero of how-to-draw books, Christopher Hart, presents an amazing new method for quickly and easily drawing modern comics heroes and heroines. These characters tend to be a bit edgier than the superheroes of the past, with a hint of anime/cartoon

Use these DVDs to enhance your familiarity with human anatomy and create more realistic, life-like works of art.

Poser Figure Artist is your virtual studio, with highly realistic human models that are ready when you are. Virtual models allow artists and graphic designers to draw, learn, and explore the human figure and poses of the human body in 3D.

For professional and student artists alike, Virtual Pose is the next best thing to working with a live model — and the ultimate reference for amateur artists who have no access to studio sessions.