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Whether you're a trained artist or have never even picked up a pencil, this is the only sketchbook you need! Master artists George Bridgman and Harold Speed take you on a guided journey from the fundamental principles of human movement to capturing the dynamism of the human form. With a combination of inspirational images and drawing space, as well as tried and proven instruction on the best way to recreate the human body, your skills will grow and expand. Master balance, rhythm, and the interplay of body parts as you learn to capture the figure in action, and learn about line and mass, composition, proportion, and the nuances of anatomy, from the head to the feet. This book is perfect for anyone looking to improve their figure-drawing skills. With lay-flat binding and compact size, this 2-in-1 guide makes it easy to take it wherever you go, so you'll always have a valuable resource on hand whenever inspiration strikes!

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George Bridgman (1864-1943) was an artist and art teacher who dedicated his life to art education. A Canadian native, Bridgman taught at the Art Students League of New York for over four decades, and published Bridgman's Life Drawing in 1924. Harold Speed (1872-1957) was an oil and watercolor painter dedicated to depicting the human form. Born in England, he wrote his original drawing manual, The Practice and Science of Drawing, in 1913.

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