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Draw Fashion Models!

by Lee Hammond

Published 15 October 1998

Learn how to draw male and female fashion models, using Lee Hammond''s fun and easy techniques for realistic results. Hundreds of step by step illustrations show how to break down the figure into simple shapes that can be drawn one at a time.'

Draw Sports Figures

by Lee Hammond

Published 3 December 2005

Learn how to render all kinds of athletes in action, using Lee Hammond''s fun and easy techniques for realistic results. Hundreds of step by step illustrations show how to break down the figure into simple shapes that can be drawn one at a time.'

Draw Real Animals!

by Lee Hammond

Published 15 March 1996

Do your drawings look more like one-dimensional cartoon characters than real animals? With this step-by-step guide, you'll be creating realistic drawings of your pets and other animals in no time! The secret is seeing and drawing animals as simple shapes that fit together like a puzzle. Next, you create a convincing sense of dimension with shading. It's that easy! Moving on to the details, Hammond shows you how to accurately draw: * Different kinds of eyes and noses * Various types of hair and fur-from squirrel's tail to a lion's mane * Animal textures-including the wrinkles of an elephant's skin, scales on a fish and the muscular build of a horse * The intricate patterns on fogs, zebras, birds and other animals* Backgrounds-including how to use contrast close up and how to make distant things look soft and far away. Illustrated demonstrations guide your every step. And best of all, you'll see the difference in your drawings right away!

Draw Family and Friends!

by Lee Hammond

Published 1 October 1997

Shows artists how to draw the human figure by a combination of basic, interlocking shapes. By breaking down the subjects into small achievable pieces, artists gain confidence to draw convincing, three dimensional portraits.

Draw Real Hands!

by Lee Hammond

Published 15 October 1997

Hands can be one of the expressive elements of your portrait - if you know the right way to draw them. By following Lee Hammond's easy, step-by-step approach, you can render hands that hold and hands that wave. Old hands and young hands. Hands that look real, not cartoony.

The secret is seeing and drawing hands as simple shapes that fit together like puzzle. The, create gradual, smooth shadings to replicate the subtle contours of skin. Before you knot it, you'll be drawing realistic hands!

You'll find tips on making hands look distinctly young, old, feminine and masculine; drawing hands in action, in any pose or position; and using hands to "tell stories" in your drawings. Plus, you'll learn graphing tricks that make drawing from photos easy! And you'll see the difference in your drawings right away!

Draw Horses

by Lee Hammond

Published 16 August 2001

Draw Horses There's nothing quite so captivating as the elegant lines, powerful muscles and graceful movements of a horse. For centuries, artists have celebrated these exquisite creatures in their work-now you can too! Lee Hammond shows you how with her special step-by-step method for breaking down each subject into easily drawn shapes that fit together like pieces of a puzzle. She'll teach you the basics of horse anatomy along with the finer details, including facial features, hair, legs and hooves. You'll learn blending and shading techniques to capture a horse's form and dimension, then give each animal personality, conveying emotion and spirit with startling realism. Learn to draw horses of any age, in any stance. Master the techniques needed to render a horse in motion, and capture the speed, power and grace of an animal on the move. Hammond makes it easy, illustrating each lesson with start-to-finish exercises and invaluable advice. So what are you waiting for? It's time to grab your pencil, saddle up and begin your new artistic journey.

Draw Real People!

by Lee Hammond

Published 15 March 1996

Having trouble drawing a nose that looks like a nose? In this step-by-step guide, Lee Hammond will teach you how to draw realistic-looking portraits of your favorite people—more easily than you ever thought possible.

Really!

The secret is in the blending: With pencil and paper, Lee shows you how to create gradual, smooth shadings of light and dark to replicate the subtle contours of skin…and how to use these simple shading techniques to make any shape look three-dimensional.

After you've got the basics down, you'll see how to draw every part of the face. It's made easy by looking at each feature as simple, interlocking shapes, then adding the right highlights and shadows. In no time, you'll be drawing realistic noses, mouths, eyes, ears…even facial expressions.

Then you'll see how to put all those features together to create an expressive portrait that actually looks like your subject! Step-by-step demonstrations guide you all the way.