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 All you need to start drawing figures November 11, 2008
Claudia Lenoir (Sequim, WA)
The author, Jack Hamm, describes his book as a "how-to handbook" that offers simplified techniques, hints and helps and step-by-step-procedures. This book is exactly that, and it doesn't disappoint the beginning artist who needs the a-b-c, 1-2-3 teaching method. Not only does Jack Hamm show us step by step how to draw heads and figures, he illustrates how to draw these from from different perspectives (I found this especially useful for head studies). Foreshortening, anatomy, and drawing clothing and shoes are also covered. This book is an invaluable tool and reference for the beginning to intermediate artist.
 Solid teaching. November 4, 2008
Jhaysin A. Gilman (Lost city of Atlanta)
It's difficult to overstate how strong the information in this book is. br /The reason is Hamm knows how to teach and pass on the knowledge of drawing, not just show you a good drawing and saying "do it like this". After Loomis he would be my first choice for anybody looking for a good beginning foundation on drawing from your head in one book.
A must have book September 24, 2008
Richard S. Abbott (Los Angeles, CA)
This book is not expensive, but is the most useful book on figure drawing I own. I have consulted it so many times that it is dog-eared. A thing that sets this book apart is the way the author uses easy to remember rules of thumb and anatomical "landmarks" to aid in drawing. While not getting too detailed, the author enables you to avoid the gross mistakes that cripple a drawing. For example, the book shows how to successfully draw a quarter view of the head and shoulders, and explains the natural tendency to draw this view incorrectly. This is, without a doubt, the best art book I own.
The BEST ever ! July 17, 2008
Gaza Victor (Romania)
Two weeks ago I couldn't even draw a stick figure with the correct proportions, now, I'm actually drawing males/females quite nice ... for a beginner of course ! br / br /This books is awesome ... even though I haven't really paid attention to the 1st part of the book, concerning faces (which really don't generate enough interest at the moment for me as a 3d modeler) the second part, concerning anatomy and proportions was pure gold ! br / br /So easy, so nice ... drawing made easy in all possible ways ! I'm still thrilled ! Although at first I was a bit discouraged, after reading the book and getting familiar with it, drawing became so fun. I usually spend about 1 hour per day, and use this baby every time... br / br /I plan in buying my girlfriend a copy of this book in the near future ... br / br /Conclusion: If you're a beginner ... this will be wonderful help ... and best of all it's cheap ! br / br /
 Not So Good July 14, 2008
A. Norton (Council Bluffs, IA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book seems a bit old-fashioned in it's exercises and drawing suggestions. Even the examples of women's faces look like heads of women from the 50's. Maybe it is from the 50's originally. Anyway, it is dated. br / br /The layout is messy and the faces cartoonish. br /I am hoping to find some helpful tips on drawing the human figure but I am not too optimistic so far. br / br /I'd say skip this book as I am sure there are much better ones out there. br / br /If you don't have it check out Drawing for Dummies, it is a MUCH BETTER instructional guide than this one.
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