Essential Human Anatomy for Artists

CHAPTER 1

BASIC TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

This chapter shows how easy it is to set up a simple studio almost anywhere. The tools I recommend are used for all of the drawings in this book. Even at home, when many other tools and materials are available, I favor the following supplies for their compact effectiveness and mobility.

Ken Goldman, Studio Shelf, acrylic on canvas, 36" × 24" (91 × 61 cm) (detail)

The beauty of painting a still life such as this is that it doesn’t move, is well lit, and is always available.

DRAWING TOOLS

MECHANICAL GRAPHITE PENCILS

A 2.0 mm 4B and .05 mm 2B pencil are essential. The 2.0 mm works best for most of ...