Anatomy Sketchbook 5: The Best of Folios 9-11 Commentary and Notes

This, the fifth book in the series, focuses on the challenges and solutions to drawing the human figure. The first of Ed Gazsi's books was "Anatomy Sketchbook: Drawing Lessons Using the Human Figure. Three books followed – Anatomy Sketchbook 2, 3, and 4. The best life drawings from Mr. Gazsi's ninth through eleventh sketchpads are included in latest effort. Each drawing is accompanied by thoughtful comments that will engage both the beginning art student and the accomplished professional. In addition many old master drawings accompany each drawing. Gazsi brings over fifty years of study to the contents of the book. His drawing approach is realistic, but many examples in the book touch the realms of fantasy, sci-fi, and concept art. Gazsi goes over the essentials of the ideal human proportions in both the male and female figure. He also shares his own drawing "secrets," which are drawn from his seventeen years ofGazsi is no newcomer to the field. He is an accomplished National Geographic Magazine artist.