Giovanni Civardi breaks down the complex process of drawing the male nude, from making rudimentary choices about framing, lighting and the most appropriate drawing tools, to rendering detailed and anatomically accurate artworks. Civardi's own masterful drawings provide an excellent touchstone for the artist wanting to explore the depiction of the male body, and his studies of numerous poses cover all aspects of life drawing. Civardi takes a pragmatic, almost scientific, approach to teaching the subject, combining basic physics with artistic interpretation. Drawing the Male Nude also touches upon the significant anatomical differences between the male and the female form, but these are also covered in some detail in the companion to this title, Drawing the Female Nude.

A lavish expansion and update of Geoff Kersey's bestselling Perspective, Depth and Distance title in the Tips & Techniques series, this new edition features substantially expanded chapters on the key aspects of perspective along with new artwork and two completely new step-by-step projects.

A complete guide to painting flowers and plants in watercolour, by a bestselling author and experienced, inspirational artist. Janet Whittle's vibrant and evocative compositions capture all the glory and beauty of flowers. In this beautiful book, you can learn Janet's creative techniques and approach for capturing the beauty of flowers in her paintings. Detailed sections on materials, drawing, composition and techniques are followed by clear, step-by-step projects, and with numerous examples of Janet's gorgeous artwork to inspire you, this is a unique and invaluable resource for anyone who enjoys painting flowers, or wishes to learn how to.