The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title
3. Contents
4. Introduction
5. Chapter 1 Getting Started
   1. Tools & Materials
      1. Drawing Implements
      2. Sharpening Your Pencils
   2. Basic Drawing Techniques
      1. Creating Texture
      2. Other Pencil Techniques
      3. Shading Techniques
   3. People in Perspective
   4. Portraiture Basics
      1. Placement
      2. Adding Elements to Portraits
   5. Learning to “See”
      1. Contour Drawing
   6. Basic Anatomy
      1. Torso
      2. Arms & Hands
      3. Legs & Feet
      4. Hand & Foot
      5. Adult Head & Facial Anatomy
   7. Child Anatomy
      1. Child Head & Facial Proportions
      2. Child Body Proportions
6. Chapter 2 Basic Poses
   1. Standing Poses
      1. Wide Stance
      2. Hands on Hips
      3. Arms Crossed
      4. Looking Back
      5. From the Side
      6. Leaning Forward
      7. Stepping Forward
      8. Casual Standing Positions
   2. Sitting Poses
      1. On the Floor
      2. On a Bench
      3. On a Stool
      4. Hand on Floor
      5. Children Sitting
      6. Hands on Faces
   3. Reclining Poses
      1. On Stomach
      2. On Side
7. Chapter 3 Dynamic Poses
   1. Movement & Balance
      1. Ballerina
      2. Ballerina in Tutu
      3. Sprinter
      4. Runner
      5. Soccer Player
      6. Basketball Player
      7. Boxer
      8. Swimmer
   2. Children in Action
      1. Child with Flower
      2. Child Running
      3. Kids at Play
8. Chapter 4 Expressive Portraits
   1. Drawing All Ages
      1. Young Children
      2. Teens & Young Adults
      3. Mature Adults
      4. Portrait of an Older Woman
   2. Showing Mood & Emotion
      1. Portrait of a Young Girl
9. Chapter 5 Compositions
   1. Composing with Purpose
      1. Dancer
   2. Secrets to Creativity
10. About the Artists
11. Copyright