Art is an Attitude: The Art of Drawing the Figure

Professional artist Bill Buchman is the instructor for this guide to figure drawing (featuring a fully nude female model) that highlights 25 fundamental figure drawing techniques. Often filmed in real-time, Buchman offers instruction and advice on using Conte crayons, brushes, and ink (and an ink wash and reed pen, Van Gogh-style), intersecting contours, the importance of line and mass, negative space and abstract shapes, his “Loop de Loop” technique of changing direction to sustain the fluidity of the lines, and creating various effects with pastels, acrylic, and watercolor. Much of the camerawork is angled over Buchman's shoulder, offering viewers a clear view of his methods. DVD extras include a glossary of basic concepts, a materials list, and a weblink. Recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. Williams-Wood)