Figure Drawing: fashion drawing

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Home Course in Fashion Art

Home Course in Fashion Art by Ruth Conerly was originally published in 1939.

This was one of many popular home study courses published to give the public access to the art and craft of drawing. This one was published in 1939 and distributed by newspapers across the country,

The text is clear and provides drawing and painting tips that are useful to any aspriing artist but particularly to someone interested in fashion illustration.

FROM THE INTRODUCTION

FASHION ART is one of the better-paid professions. With newspapers, magazines, mail-order catalogues, department stores, and pecialty shops, requiring thousands of fashion illustrations annually, there is always work for the good fashion artist. This book gives you practical instruction in this fascinating and profitable art. Simply and clearly it explains Composition, Figure Balance, Foreshortening, Perspective,

Light and Shade, Tone Composition, Wash, and Pen Technique. A unique visualizing method helps you achieve deftness and accuracy in drawing the human figure. Many leading fashion artists began their studies at home. A liking for the work combined with the will to study and practice faithfully can carry you far on the road to a successful art career.

CONTENTS
Introduction
Composition
Proportions of the Human Figure
Visualizing Method
Figure Balance
Foreshortening
Perspective
Hands and Feet
Light and Shade
Tone Composition
Wash
Furs in Wash
Fabrics in Wash
Practice Poses