Has anybody ever looked at “Anatomy for the Artist” by Sarah Simblet?
I bought the book, and it has been interesting for me to go through. I call it “mah big book o’ nekkid peoples”. Muah haha!
At ay rate, here’s a link but I would like to hear some feedback from anyone who would like to comment on it. I think it looks pretty good, but being fairly inexperienced at drawing figure anatomy, perhaps someone has a more educated opinion than myself?
I just recently purchased that book, and I have to say that the photographs are beautiful. I have not read through it yet, however, and would be unable to comment on any of the instructional drawing material there.
The book seems mostly a showcase of the photographs, which are certainly worth the money ~ the models are flawless muscular specimens shot in beautiful black and white by an expert photographer ~ in that way, the book seems more like a coffee table photography book than a drawing book, but I’m only judging it as such from the pictures, not the text.
I think it’s worth having a variety of books, but I would recommend other books for purely instructional purposes or Anatomical breakdowns.
Excellent book design and great pics Sarah’s work is exceptional <> copy and instruction is very average <> but still a worth while book to own <> I also have her other book “Sketchbook For The Artist” same story there <> really great drawings <> hers and many others <> great survey of styles and techniques with wonderful examples <> but not much content in terms of actual
HOW TOs and do like both books and would put they on a recommend list.
BTW it should be no surprise that I own just about everything out there so feel free to ask!
Hey there, I don’t have that particular book, but I’ve certainly heard of it. I think generally it’s good to have a range of books, and I’m sure that would be an excellent one to have.
Thank you for the fast answer So it´s not so bad to have several books? At first I thought it would be a bit confusing because everybody might have a different style of teaching and beginning.
Yep, the generally held knowledge is that no one book can cover everything anatomy related ~ so it’s good to have a number of different books, as they will all contain something a bit different.
I don’t know about this one: Force:the Key to Capturing Life Through Drawing: -Michael Mattesi (I’ve not heard of it, but it certainly doesn’t mean it’s not good).
I have been following your artistic and anatomy thread for quite some time and since the time I have joined this forum I have been a very big fan of your hardwork and mainly your artistic skils. I have been drawing for past few months due to the lack of knowledge I have not been able to improve upon my drawing skills especially getting the contours ( human body or any organic form). I have selected a few books from the list u have recomended.
Atlas of Human Anatomy For artist (Stephen Rogers)
Albinus on Anatomy
The New Drawing on the right side of Brain
Are these fine for a beginner if not please recommend any other books so that I can improve my figure drawing skills. I am finding it difficult to select books after I have looked into their reviews.
Originally posted by akumar: I have selected a few books from the list u have recomended.
Atlas of Human Anatomy For artist (Stephen Rogers)
Albinus on Anatomy
The New Drawing on the right side of Brain
Are these fine for a beginner if not please recommend any other books so that I can improve my figure drawing skills. I am finding it difficult to select books after I have looked into their reviews.
akumar, thank you for the compliments! I hope that you will post your work sometime soon to the Anatomy Forum.
Regarding books, I think that the following list might be better for a beginner:
The New Drawing on the right side of Brain
Great exercises for the very beginner in drawing
“Vilppu Drawing Manual”, by Glenn Vilppu - (self-published)
Breaks down form into simple shapes and describes well how to put them back together
“Artistic Anatomy”, by Dr. Paul Richer - Watson Guptill, publisher
A classic text with clear Anatomical plates (drawings)
b “Dynamic Anatomy” by Burne Hogarth[/b]
Great reference and artist to copy, though I would not recommend drawing in his style ultimately
Thanks Rebecca, I think it now very clear to me what I have to purchase. I soon start posting my work on the anatomy forum as soon as I get a digi cam to photograph some of my recent works.
No one mentioned them here (Atleast I didnt see them). Is there any reason? or just that they are not up the snuff?
I have downloaded all of them and am thinking of following them… what do you advice?
And how do you think this book is ? “Figure drawing without a model”
And last but not least, are there anybooks that would help me learn quick gesture drawing? I am a character animator, and although drawing is something i like to do, most of it is used for quick studies in pose and gesture for animation. And usually its exaggerated and cartoony. Are there anybooks that would help me in this line and also with gesture drawing in public?
Andrew Loomis has been mentioned in Steven Stahlberg’s Reference and Tut thread !Loomis is definitely worth studying, but ull need other Anatomy books also.
Originally posted by d_jnaneswar: No one mentioned them here (Atleast I didnt see them). Is there any reason? or just that they are not up the snuff?
I have downloaded all of them and am thinking of following them… what do you advice?
Hi there, Loomis is actually mentioned with great frequency on this forum. Someone who has done some incredible Loomis studies and whose thread you should check out is Lyneran:
And how do you think this book is ? “Figure drawing without a model”
I don’t have this book nor have I seen it personally, but it seems to have a good rating on amazon.com
And last but not least, are there anybooks that would help me learn quick gesture drawing? I am a character animator, and although drawing is something i like to do, most of it is used for quick studies in pose and gesture for animation. And usually its exaggerated and cartoony. Are there anybooks that would help me in this line and also with gesture drawing in public?
The established industry drawing for animators master instructor is Glenn Vilppu, whose work you should familiarize yourself with.
