Intended for those learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, this work gives advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, finishing with a section on the importance of light and shade.[...]

It is generally thought that hands and feet are the hardest parts of the body to portray effectively in drawings, paintings and sculptures. Giovanni Civardi demystifies the process of capturing both with this inspirational, easy-to-follow guide. Using pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, waterco[...]

Learn to sketch an anatomically precise human figure with this complete guide to nude drawings that introduces the primary principles of proportion, structure, posture, and volume, as well as more complex concepts of rhythm and composition. Advice and suggestions for tackling the most difficult aspe[...]

Giovanni Civardi has built a formidable reputation worldwide for his skills as both an artist and a teacher, and here he provides a unique introduction to the art of still-life drawing focusing on natural forms. The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite drawings of a broad range of [...]

The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite head and shoulder portraits of a broad range of subjects of all ages, in a variety of poses and situations, both formal and informal, exhibiting a range of emotional expressions. The accompanying text provides concise, clearly written explan[...]