A good book for reference

[cmpentecost]

A fellow volunteer recommended a book to me that would make a good reference when needing to draw/repair a body part.  It's called Drawing the Head & Figure by Jack Hamm.  It was written in 1963, but body parts haven't changed, so it's still current!  I found it today at Borders for $10.95.  It's really good for showing shadowing, different angles, differences between mens and womens facial features, etc.  I can definitely see using this as a good reference when restoring a photo with damaged faces, etc.

Christine

[glennab]

Christine, I think that type of reference is a superb idea.  Especially for those of us without art degrees.  I'm picking up a copy this weekend!

Glenna

[Hannie]

Chris, that is a great tip.  I'm always Googling to find the right shadows, proportions and such for missing body parts and that isn't always an undivided success...  It would be wonderful to have such a reference book.  I'll wait and see if you and Glenna like it first (what a weenie am I)

Hannie

[glennab]

Good morning Hannie

I can guarantee the book will be of great value even though I haven't seen it yet, because it was recommended by one of our volunteers who was an art teacher and is an artist, and she uses it as reference for her restorations.  I wouldn't hesitate to pick it up as soon as possible.

Hugs!

Glenna

[Hannie]

Hi Glenna!

I am going to follow your recommendation, just ordered the book on Amazon!  If it isn't to my liking I know where to get my RA!  <very devilish grin>

:hug:

Hannie