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Big School of Drawing People : Well-explained, practice-oriented drawing instruction for the beginning artist

Big School of Drawing People

Well-explained, practice-oriented drawing instruction for the beginning artist

Paperback | 2 December 2025

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Big School of Drawing People is a 192-page beginner's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for drawing people, including facial features, bodies, and anatomy.



INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages!

Big School of Drawing People is the ultimate guide to the art of drawing realistic and diverse human figures. Whether you are a complete beginner or an artist with some experience looking to refine your skills, this 192-page book covers the essential techniques you need to capture people from various angles, ages, ethnicities, and expressions.

Follow the accessible step-by-step guidance to learn about perspective, light, and shadow, then explore detailed chapters on drawing human anatomy, facial features, and body proportions. The foundational techniques provided encourage both creative freedom and accuracy, supporting you as you explore your interests. With a friendly, accessible approach, Big School of Drawing People offers a strong foundation in drawing while helping you to develop confidence in your abilities.

Inside, you will find:

Step-by-step instructions for drawing people, including detailed guidance for capturing faces, bodies, and anatomy.Essential art techniques, covering light, shadow, and perspective to make drawings more dynamic and realistic.Diversity, with depictions of people across different ages, sexes, and ethnicities.

With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you'll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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