4.17/5
Author: Anthony Ryder
Publication Date: Jun 1, 1999
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle
Rating: 4.17/5 out of 9014
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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September 16, 2017
This book inspired and challenged me to reach heights I hadn't imagined. Attempting to copy Anthony's drawings as best as I could while reading about the mechanics of his process taught me more than any of my professors ever did about capturing the human form. I went from moderately skilled in gra...Full ReviewApr 06, 2011
I enjoyed the overall tone of the book -- friendly and helpful. The discussions on rendering and pencil-hatching techniques were highlights for me, and I intend to do some studies from his example drawings.Jan 19, 2019
I don’t have anything bad to say about this book, but I must admit I grew impatient with it somewhere in the middle, and yet still I’ve finished reading it.Jul 23, 2011
I'm reading and reviewing this book this week for a blog post next weekend.Jan 11, 2009
The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing is a step-by-step instructional manual describing one particular approach to drawing the figure. The author's drawings are lovely and I could probably never do anything as polished and masterful. But I also think his approach may need to be modified for each person's style. The book might have been a little more helpful if he'd included other drawings (by his students perhaps) as examples, rather than illustrating only with his own work. As a The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing is a step-by-step instructional manual describing one particular approach to drawing the figure. The author's drawings are lovely and I could probably never do anything as polished and masterful. But I also think his approach may need to be modified for each person's style. The book might have been a little more helpful if he'd included other drawings (by his students perhaps) as examples, rather than illustrating only with his own work. As a result of the narrow focus, I did not feel this book was quite as approachable as Classical Painting Atelier. ...moreAugust 11, 2018
This book inspired and challenged me to reach heights I hadn't imagined. Attempting to copy Anthony's drawings as best as I could while reading about the mechanics of his process taught me more than any of my professors ever did about capturing the human form. I went from moderately skilled in graphite rendering to nearly professional quality, and to my delight, copying from the book made drawing from life much less intimidating. If you can, buy the physical version as well. You won't regret it.May 28, 2014
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. fukMay 03, 2008
If you are into figure drawing, this is the most amazing book I have found. It has inspired me in a great way. Anthony Ryder is a realistic/classical artist, simply amazing.Jul 04, 2014
This book is easily one of the very best textbooks on how to do charcoal figure drawing. The book has numerous drawings that illustrate all of the principles in each lesson clearly and precisely. I highly recommend this book to beginning, intermediate and advanced drawing students.Jan 09, 2011
A very philosophical approach to an analysis of drawing the figure. Not a step by step book, although the approach is in there if you dig; envelope, refine, render. The author is both a great teacher and artist.Oct 15, 2013
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Master Reveals the Secrets of Drawing the Human FormNov 13, 2012
Anthony Ryder presents a book on figure drawing that will leave you breathless. His artwork is amazing, and he is able to clearly present his thoughts to the serious student. Although there are sections with step by step instruction, due to the nature of his "pencil washes", this material would be better off being presented in a video format, so that the techniques could be demonstrated in action. And as I mentioned earlier... the included examples of the artwork are amazing!Jul 06, 2011
This loses a star only because of its misleading title. This is not a compete guide to figure drawing. It is a complete guide to one particular method of figure drawing. It's a method I find very appealing and the end result is quite beautiful, but it is by no means the only way to draw a figure. That being said, for what it is this book is an exceptional instructional tool: a well-written, lucid, gorgeously and lavishly illustrated description of a traditional, painstaking, unhurried approach This loses a star only because of its misleading title. This is not a compete guide to figure drawing. It is a complete guide to one particular method of figure drawing. It's a method I find very appealing and the end result is quite beautiful, but it is by no means the only way to draw a figure. That being said, for what it is this book is an exceptional instructional tool: a well-written, lucid, gorgeously and lavishly illustrated description of a traditional, painstaking, unhurried approach to figure drawing. ...moreMar 22, 2015
This book presents a specific method of figure drawing that one can incorporate in part or in whole.Aug 19, 2019
The writing is perfectly serviceable, though without any distinguishing characteristics. It's like those MFA bores all are.Oct 07, 2019
For the first time I believe you can watch Ryder's videos here:May 24, 2019
Highly technical approach and very helpful, particularly with breaking down light and shadow.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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