Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count (Volume 1) (For Artists, 1)

I also watch Steve Huston on YouTube and have learned a lot about face and figure drawing. Very kind and inclusive instructional approach - makes drawing approachable.

This guy truly knows his stuff. I like his way of teaching in video and in person, theres eloquence in his teachings and this book is no different.This book paired with an understanding of anatomy is best. If one has seen Steve Hustons videos or one on one workshops one can immediately see bis draftsmanship on this difficult journey of figure drawing. I had the pleasure of seeing a one day workshop of Steve's and one needs to understand he can't explain every detail of figure drawing he doesnt have time to explain everything you need to know. It's like having JK Rowling read the whole harry potter in one day. What Mr. Huston provides in this book is a starting point for many artists, which i wish I had when I started, and a different angle on figure drawing. I have two anatomy books to help with anatomy so suggest you do the same. If you bought this book is because you still need help, and I beleive gesture amd proportion is mostly everyones weakness well if you truly take the time to use this book you will get better, or atleast making ever mark count.

Indispensable tool to take your figure drawing to the next level.

This is a good instruction source. Mostly good. Useful. However, the author invents terminology, which is difficult to follow, because he uses the words already defined differently in the real world. Many sentences require translation in normal English to understand what he actually saidQuality of the illustrations is great. However, the binding is poor, and the book falls apart into separate pages once you open it.

Book came as describe. No tears or scratches.

I love Steve Huston approach to drawing the human body. He use simple analogy that are easy to remember. I have followed his classes on New Master Academy, and now part of his Patreon. However I do like having his book on the side as there are a lot of master study, and it's just convenient to have Steve's drawing and demonstration, aside from my notebook.Honestly from the other comments saying the book could have used some editting, I really do not feel this this alter at all the value of the content. To me this is a no-brainer, buy the book!

I have such a huge artist crush on Steve Huston that I was positively salivating when I heard he was putting together this book. I have not been disappointed. What a delectable book! There is something for everyone from beginner to old timer. Huston's work is masterful and he is a pretty good teacher, too. There are lots of art books out there, you'll be hard pressed to find one that is as readable as this one is.Read this book. Draw along with the chapters. In the end you will be a better artist. Simple as that. Money well spent.

What a remarkable book! Steve Huston breaks down drawing the figure into an understandable and attainable skill for both the beginner and the professional. The methodology is clearly shown in his examples and the narrative is insightful. Teaching the ability to put "life" into figure drawing, this Master artist leads the reader through the fundamentals building a foundation on which the drawer is not just depicting a solid figure, but a figure with life and movement. A wonderful teacher and deep thinker, Huston reminds us of the need for studied practice while inspiring us to continue on the path to attaining the skills needed to speak the language of art. A true treasure in print.