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Drawing: A complete guide (Art of Drawing)

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This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, finishing with a section on the importance of light and shade. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any artist.

Previously published as Giovanni Civardi's Complete Guide to Drawing (9781844482061) and now includes The Nude (9781844482443).

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Nov 09

Most of this first appeared as Giovanni Civardi’s Complete Guide to Drawing, but this smaller format edition also includes the volume on The Nude.

It’s a sound introduction to drawing in pencil and the smaller page size makes it more manageable, but also means that you have to strain slightly to read the text, which has also been reduced. The style is best described as “classic”, meaning that it’s all well done, but perhaps slightly dated. If you don’t mind that, and it’s the technique that’s more important to you, then this is a book it’s hard to better. If your eyesight’s not 100%, however, best buy a pair of stronger reading glasses as well.

― Artbookreview.net

Dec 09

For those wishing to learn to draw or improve their skills this book is an essential read. Previously published material has been used along with new information in the compilation of this fabulous instructional volume. Packed full of beautiful illustrations, we begin with the very basics of drawing techniques, from description of use and simple mark making with pencil or graphite onto using carbon sticks and ink, each accompanied by many varied depictions where he tells us what media was used for each, and very importantly, what technique was used. All these details help the reader to understand the process of selecting media and technique to render the drawing they want to achieve. The section on portraits covers small details like hands, eyes and placement of features, all necessary to achieve a lifelike rendition through to full figures, both clothed and naked. The book is full of details such as anatomy of figures, and how to find the correct proportions to the fall of fabric on clothed figures, again in great detail and easy to follow. Scenery is covered in the same in depth way, from linear and aerial perspective, light and shade, tonal work and use of source material. All sections come with the same incredibly detailed illustration showing use of media and methods. If you want just one book to learn or improve your drawing skills, and draw well then this is the book for you. Its packed full of all the essentials you need to learn to create realistic 3d images in a 2d media.

― JeannieZelos.com

Jan 2010

Drawing, A Complete Guide by Giovanni Civardi is a comprehensive exploration of hand drawing techniques and tools. While this book is focused on these techniques from a pure artistic point of view, the skills that are covered have real relevance and value for modern Graphic Designers. Technology changes everything and Graphic Design is no different. It doesn't seem so long ago that Graphic Design was a much more hands on discipline, with ideas mocked up on layout pads and then worked up through various refining stages, until the final design, along with a specification sheet overlay, was supplied for typesetting with the final artwork being produced through cut and pasting. Now it is possible for anyone with basic skills to produce understandable concepts using a PC and desktop printer, but there is real value for Graphic Designers to develop their drawing skills. Such skills can help Designers to quickly and clearly develop ideas wherever they are and can also allow them to produce hand drawn graphics for inclusion in finished designs.

― Suite101.com

Mar 14

This a collection of smaller books which each delve into an element of drawing and cover the key parts using pictorial examples throughout. It is well laid out and can be easily accessed by both learners and tutors. As a concept art tutor I found the tutorials and information thorough and a great use of excellent examples. Having asked learners the response was positive and a definite request to access more. The anatomy sections covering the musculature of hands, feet and head were especially informative and helpful. I will be asking my subject librarian to purchase.

― Marian Carr, Bradford College

About the Author

Giovanni Civardi is a best-selling Italian artist and author, with over 600,000 copies of his books sold worldwide in English alone. Civardi was born in Milan, Italy in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus. For more work and information visit his website: www.giovannicivardi.it.

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4.7 out of 5

93.85% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy

C.G. · 25 September 2024

The media could not be loaded. I bought this used described as good condition which it is (there's a tiny dogeared part on the front cover and a little bit of discolouration on the outside), the inside is pristine. The content is well thought out and presented, instructive and easy to follow and you get a lot for the money. I am very, very pleased with my purchase.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide to drawing book I have purchased !!

D.1. · 26 February 2013

This book is as the title suggests ,a complete guide to all aspects of detailed techniques , and ideas for artists at all levels of experience. It covers all the various types of drawing materials available ,pen,pencil,graphite,ink , etc.It covers Portraits,Clothed Figures,Scenery,Light and Shade, and Life Drawing.It is wonderfully illustrated ,and easy to follow, step by step ,from the most basic instructions , to the more advanced methods for experienced artists.Over 400 pages of invaluable information..You will not regret buying this guide..

4.0 out of 5 stars Book came damaged = Amazon bad but Book is Superb

T.D. · 7 May 2021

Unfortunately came damaged which is bad on Bolo’s behalf; the book tis fantastic though. A great reference point for all things drawing, packed with information, and well worth the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful

L. · 16 October 2024

Inspiration to start drawing Giovanni is a beast ✍️

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on sketching!

M. · 1 November 2013

This book provides some good inspiration for sketching! I'm going through this book after reading 'how to draw with your right brain' (great book by the way) and am finding that my technique is improving by leaps and bounds by applying the lessons learnt from the other book and copying some of the sketches and adding my own individual slant to it. In fact, like it so much that I've bought the same book for my sister!

3.0 out of 5 stars OK but too many people

V.C. · 4 February 2024

Should be called "Drawing PEOPLE, A complete guide for people who are already good at drawing". In other words, it's not really a book for beginners, although it has some simpler drawings in it, it's mostly portraits. And difficult ones, without a whole lot of discussion of how the effects are achieved. But if you're already half decent at drawing, it'll give you a lot of help.I believe it would be good if it were structured from easy to difficult, but on just p14, there are exceptionally advanced portraits (see photo).And its also useful to know: there are a full 60 pages of nudes. I put the photos on here before but my review was deleted, which tells me they're too extreme to even appear on an Bolo review! Some odd poses, like a naked woman doing a handstand with her legs spread. I'm including a few censored pictures here.In the book's favour, lots of varied drawings of people, and the artist is clearly skilled, and gives some advice about composition. There is a section on buildings and landscapes.Disappointingly, I didnt see anything on drawing animals, and very little about drawing everyday objects. I also wished the drawings were darker /higher contrast, and the text was larger.Overall, good if you want to improve your portrait skills, but if you're less talented or want more variety, try another book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide I've met.

G. · 27 April 2010

Whatever your question about drawing, there will be help in this book. Graphite or pencil? How to draw an eye? Body dimensions? How to shade an evening landscape? There are dozens of detailed examples on each topic with succinct descriptions of how each drawing illustrates a particular point. There are 62 fascinating pages on portraying hands and feet alone, another 62 on portraiture, and so on. Even if you never pick up a pencil, after reading this book you will look at the world differently and with greater appreciation.

4.0 out of 5 stars I can't sketch.

R.R. · 9 December 2013

Maybe, if i were to read this, (i got it as a pressie for a friend) then i would improve greatly. It seems to be well written & illustrated, packed with tips & examples. Things like what shading to use & when, How to get the shapes first time etc. I would get it again for me, if felt inclined to start..

Very good widespread instructions on different styles of drawing.

J.S.S. · 1 January 2024

This book has very good guide lines for basic drawing.

Detaylı çizim eğitimi

İ.K. · 8 November 2024

Nihayi bitmiş çizimler değil çizimin aşamaları da belirtilmiş en çok ihtiyacım olan şeydi👍🏼

Pros & Cons

P. · 1 August 2024

Pros:1.Excellent reference book: beginners to advanced users.2.Lot of useful illustrations & details: Portrait, clothes, Drape, Anatomy, Hands & Feet, Scenery, light& shade, Nude postureCons:1. Very poor print quality: dull images & tiny print.2. Not child friendly ( copious mature nude illustrations).

Not for kids or preteens but great variety

A.C. · 20 November 2020

Beware of nudity. This book is not for kids or preteens. There are lots of nude images and some in less than appropriate positions. That being said it is a great guide book with a good range of subject matter.

il formato del libro è piccolo.

m.p. · 2 October 2021

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