There are some books that have really helped me; the most recent being "The Practice and Science of Drawing" by Harold Speed. A must read. I'm still not finished reading through;
it is something you let sink in.
There are some by Burne Hogarth, whom is very stylized; and alright- but my favorite book thus far has been Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from life.
Just a little study from this book has improved my abilities by at least 50%; making linework more fluid and figures more alive- and I still have yet to finish the book!
I would like to find more books about drawing clothing and how it drapes, from the imagination. Something to make comics and illustrations look more real and natural when there isn't a reference photo to work from. Most of the time, there isnt'. Being able to picture figures and their poses from your imagination takes a lot of mental energy to get right. It is like drawing harmonies of music...but in the human form
Can you share you favorite art study books here?
What's been helpful to you?
It's still frustrating when a crease seems out of place or a proportion is off by a few percent.
"Try not to be too hard on yourself"- I say to myself; it's easier said than done though!
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