Figures from Life

In this companion volume to The Anatomy of Style, which covers the foundational techniques of drawing the human figure from life, artist and teacher Patrick J. Jones explores the discipline’s more challenging aspects, both technical and philosophical.

In this highly detailed and innovative book, Patrick recreates his live figure-drawing workshops and demonstrates, step by step, his unique methods for accelerating your progress in life drawing and enhancing your creativity. The result is a masterclass in drawing the human figure with emotion and ease, and in developing your individual style.

Key techniques and topics, including foreshortening, structure, gesture, rendering and measuring with rhythm, are explained in a clear, concise and conversational style. Also included are Patrick’s latest anatomy and drawing study sheets, which feature a wealth of essential drawing notes, style tips and at-a-glance memory clues.

Read our interview with Patrick J. Jones.

About the author

Patrick J. Jones is an award-winning figurative artist, author and teacher. He grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the violent 30-year conflict known as “the Troubles”, before moving to London to pursue a life in art. Today, Patrick works from his studio in Brisbane, Australia, where he paints for private collectors and publishers and teaches his “Anatomy of Style” figure drawing course online at Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA). He also teaches figure drawing at Queensland University of Technology and at his “Anatomy of Style” workshops. Patrick has received various awards for his art and has been guest of honour at Dragon Con in the USA. He also travels to the USA twice a year to exhibit and to meet fellow artists, art collectors and fans at the IX Gallery in Pennsylvania.

Foreword by Julie Bell

Julie Bell is an award-winning American fantasy and wildlife artist, and a former bodybuilder and model. She is renowned for her dynamic and powerful paintings of heroic figures, often featuring strong women. She has illustrated for Marvel Comics, Heavy Metal and numerous book covers, and is married to fellow fantasy artist Boris Vallejo, with whom she frequently collaborates.

Reviews

“… quite as powerful as the best of Boris, Frazetta and Howard Pyle. I can’t say enough here—Patrick’s work reminds me at times of José Segrelles, one of the very finest fantasy illustrators ever…” – Bud Plant’s Art Books

Also by Patrick J. Jones

• Sci-Fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques (Sold Out)
• The Anatomy of Style (Sold Out)
• The Anatomy of Style – Revised Edition
• Oil Painting Masterclass (Sold Out)
• Drawing from Photos
• The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones (Sold Out)