For beginning artists, drawing the diverse human figures is a significant challenge. They tend to focus on details, losing sight of the bigger picture. The human body appears complicated, but it's actually made up of simple shapes. By understanding their relationships, you understand how the various volumes are interconnected and how they change with movement and perspective. This is the foundation for drawing a realistic human figure. All the models in this book are depicted in characteristic poses and dissected in two to seven simple steps. Various finishing techniques are also covered, from pencils to graphite markers and from ballpoint pens to Chinese ink, allowing you to add depth and dynamism to any figure.