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The Complete Book of Poses for Artists
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The Complete Book of Poses for Artists

by Ken Goldman, Stephanie Goldman
January 2017
Beginner content levelBeginner
240 pages
9h 54m
English
Walter Foster
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PART I:Techniques

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Basic Drawing Techniques

You can create a variety of effects, lines, and strokes with pencil simply by alternating hand positions and shading techniques. Many artists use two main hand positions for drawing. The writing position is good for detailed work that requires hand control. The underhand position allows for a freer stroke with arm movement and motion that is similar to painting.

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The Writing Position The writing position ...

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ISBN: 9781633221376