human beings in art

Step-by-step instructions explain how to draw a variety of people with funny expressions using simple shapes and materials.

A collection of some of R. Crumb's comics that are less controversial as well as sketches of his wife and family, people he has known, various celebrities, and other people who have drawn his interest throughout his life.

Presents an illustrated guide to drawing distinguishable manga characters, describing in detail how to draw faces, basic inking techniques, wardrobe, and heroes versus the villains.

Offers step-by-step instructions for portraying dramatic friendships and rivalries between manga characters.

Profiles the art of Kiki Smith, discussing how her work explores social and cultural issues in a sometimes disturbing way, with photographs tracing the development of her work from the 1980s to the present.

Simple step-by-step instructions explain how to turn basic shapes such as circles and squares into drawings of people.

The author presents a comprehensive examination of the works of sculptor Michelangelo, and explores the depiction of the human body in his statues, paintings, and drawings.

Contains advice from leading manga artists on creating authentic manga stories, and features work from Okama, Hiroshi Kaieda, Housen Eizou, Shigeki Maeshima, and Miou Takaya; and includes artwork from new and upcoming manga talents.