Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose

Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose is a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to help you confidently draw the human form from head to toe.

Expert drawing instructor and storyboard artist, Tom Fox, knows exactly how to capture the figure in poses that are both dynamic and true to human anatomy. The book details the central figure-drawing elements and techniques essential to artists of every skill level. From understanding the XYZ axis and basic skeleton, to thinking in 3D space and creating mannequins of all levels of detail, this guide covers everything you need to know before moving on to the figure itself. Tom presents step-by-step details on how to add muscles and depict truly believable poses.

Every part of the body is presented in detail, with easy-to-follow breakdowns of the torso, arms, and legs, along with the often-tricky head, hands, and feet. The author also shares insightful, game-changing anatomy tips, many learned from years of working for major clients in the entertainment industry and teaching others to draw the human figure, both in person and online. This combination of experiences and skills makes Tom an outstanding author of this must-have book for artists in all areas of figure drawing.