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ZamIAm
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"HELP! Need art book anatomy guide"
, posted Sat 14 Jun 20:59
I need to find a good anatomy guide to give a friend as a birthday present who is trying to build artistic skill. The catch is with him being younger and with his parents the book can't have nude model/ overly explicit drawings. I've got about a week to decide (that way I can order it in time).
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Black_Hayato 47th Post
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"Re(1):HELP! Need art book anatomy guide"
, posted Sat 14 Jun 23:23
quote: I need to find a good anatomy guide to give a friend as a birthday present who is trying to build artistic skill. The catch is with him being younger and with his parents the book can't have nude model/ overly explicit drawings. I've got about a week to decide (that way I can order it in time).
George Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life, Constructive Anatomy, etc. Its all in a blueprint schematic style, for intermediates only, its tough to follow. His books are probably the most popular of anatomy books for artists. They've been used in art schools since the 50s and are fairly cheap($10)on paperback.
More for beginner to intermediate is stuff from Andrew Loomis and Burne Hogarth.
Undead Fred
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"Re(1):HELP! Need art book anatomy guide"
, posted Sun 15 Jun 01:08
quote: I need to find a good anatomy guide to give a friend as a birthday present who is trying to build artistic skill. The catch is with him being younger and with his parents the book can't have nude model/ overly explicit drawings. I've got about a week to decide (that way I can order it in time).
Man, good luck. I guess try those books Hayato suggested.... I can't think of any non-"dirty" figure drawing books. Personally, I think "figure drawing book without nudes" is an oxymoron, but I think I may have seen generalized diagrams of the human figure that could be used for reference.
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Crazymax
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"Re(1):HELP! Need art book anatomy guide"
, posted Sun 15 Jun 17:25
quote: I need to find a good anatomy guide to give a friend as a birthday present who is trying to build artistic skill. The catch is with him being younger and with his parents the book can't have nude model/ overly explicit drawings. I've got about a week to decide (that way I can order it in time).
I would highly recommend Bridgman's Guide. Especially over Hogarth's. Bridgman kinda also give you a better eye for shapes, as well as teaching anatomy. If the person is really a fan of fantasy ( if you know who Frank Frazetta is, you can kinda see the similarities ) or action Bridgman lends itself to those styles. The guide, if you get the complete version also has nice sections on folds in drapery & clothing, and lighting as well.
"HELP! Need art book anatomy guide" 
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