NEW DVD from CROWOOD FILMS
Life Drawing
Techniques in Action
Bridget Woods
Life Drawing is an inspiring film, which explains how to draw both the female and male form in different poses. Exercises guide you through various techniques for achieving good proportions, line quality and sculptural tone while developing the trust between your brain and eye. With these techniques in hand, a more creative approach is explored, enabling marks to reflect feelings and expression.
DVD One: Rhythm and Curve, Measuring and Angle-finding, Negative shapes, Zig-zagging, Eye-trust, Passionate line
DVD Two: Tone: a trip around the model, Mid-tones, Find the Form, Black and White on Medium
Bridget Woods is an internationally acclaimed artist and a widely respected teacher. In this double DVD, you can see her work recreating the models on paper and explaining the processes throughout.
She is the author of Life Drawing: a journeyto self expression. Also published by The Crowood Press.
Publication date: December 2007
Double DVD
Running time: 168 mins
Stereo sound
Screen ratio 16:9
DVD Region: 0
ISBN 9781-1-84797-010-7
Price: £29.99
Classification: Arts (Life Drawing)
Sales points:
- Explains through clear, key points how to improve your life drawing techniques
- Essential viewing for teachers and students at all levels
- Produced to the highest standards with full play options and clear chapter divisions
Crowood Films, The Crowood Press
Tel: +44 (0)1672 520320, ,
LIFE DRAWING
A journey to self-expression
Bridget Woods
Life drawing is a passionate and rewarding pursuit which inspires a wide range of styles from photographic to abstract. This practical handbook, packed with images and enjoyable exercises, is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in drawing the figure. It is designed for the beginner or untutored group and the more experienced artist or teacher.
Achieve accurate proportions with exercises that work
Use line and tone in ways that will give your drawings movement and life
Deepen your awareness of body structure
Experiment with different tools, marks and textures
Choose your own visual language and develop a personal style
BRIDGET WOODS is an internationally acclaimed artist who has specialized in life drawing, watercolour and portraiture for over thirty years. She is also a dedicated and inspiring teacher known for her approachable style and understanding of students’ needs.
Publication date: 7 November 2003
2nd Print: March 2005
The Crowood Press. Tel:01672 520320
ISBN 1 86126 598 0
280x220mm
192 pages
328 black & white illustrations
Paperback £16.99 (RRP)
£13.59
£14.99 (signed by Bridget)
Bridget will be selling signed copies of her book, now in its third print, at the special discount price of £14.99 at her exhibitions (see diary). If you can’t come to these exhibitions and would like to buy, or borrow, a copy, please ask your local artshop, bookshop, library or college to stock it. It is also distributed in U.S., S.A. and Australia. If you are already happy with your copy, please recommend it to your friends, family and any of the above or even write a review on