Aatami
Any books: prose, poetry, biographies etc.
I often have to be with people who are very intelligent, know a lot and are learning more at the moment. And you know in such companies there are certain items which you have to be familiar with. Although I think of myself as an intelligent person, I'd like to know what classic books and authors are considered a must-read ones?
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http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/23628.html
http://www.sms.org/books_co.htm
http://www.cusd.chico.k12.ca.us/~cpersson/collegeboundreadinglist.htm
Here are some lists of classic books from sites that recommend them for "college-bound" students. I think they are good basic lists. When you read an author that you really enjoy, try some others that he/she has written. I'm glad you are seeking to improve yourself -- it's a life-long quest.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/23628.html
http://www.sms.org/books_co.htm
http://www.cusd.chico.k12.ca.us/~cpersson/collegeboundreadinglist.htm
Here are some lists of classic books from sites that recommend them for "college-bound" students. I think they are good basic lists. When you read an author that you really enjoy, try some others that he/she has written. I'm glad you are seeking to improve yourself -- it's a life-long quest.
What books or websites are good for beginners that want to learn about drawing clothes on the body?
Anuvida
Books on anatomy for beginners, would be appreciated, too.
I forgot to mention I trying to draw in the manga style.
Answer
I've found some great resources here
http://www.drawspace.com/
They have them all labeled by skill level. It's good stuff. Drawing clothes though is difficult. I learned by years and years of reading comics. looking at capes and how they contort around the body. It's kinda stylized though. I had an art teacher last semester tell me that you can't really teach how to draw clothes. The artist has to learn for themselves.
Also, check out Deviant Art. Do a search for "Tutorials" or something. I believe there's a section for it. There's tons of artists out there who give away their tricks.
As for books, I like Burne Hogarth. He does books like "Dynamic Figure Drawing". But it's stylized. If you want to go for a more realistic flavor I've heard artists kinda say he isn't the best. In that same stylized theme I also like a book put out by Wizard Magazine called "How to Draw: Heroic Anatomy". a bunch of comic book artists contributed to this. How to to draw body types, faces, hands, perspective...the whole thing. It's a great reference tool.
If you want to learn about anatomy though get a medical reference book like Grey's Anatomy or some other book that shows all the bones (if their drawn even better), I have a book called Anatomy for the Artist by Jeno Barcsay that does a pretty good job at detailing the skeletal system.
Also if you want realistic art, do not look to Anime or Manga as a reference. There isn't much anatomy at play there.
I've found some great resources here
http://www.drawspace.com/
They have them all labeled by skill level. It's good stuff. Drawing clothes though is difficult. I learned by years and years of reading comics. looking at capes and how they contort around the body. It's kinda stylized though. I had an art teacher last semester tell me that you can't really teach how to draw clothes. The artist has to learn for themselves.
Also, check out Deviant Art. Do a search for "Tutorials" or something. I believe there's a section for it. There's tons of artists out there who give away their tricks.
As for books, I like Burne Hogarth. He does books like "Dynamic Figure Drawing". But it's stylized. If you want to go for a more realistic flavor I've heard artists kinda say he isn't the best. In that same stylized theme I also like a book put out by Wizard Magazine called "How to Draw: Heroic Anatomy". a bunch of comic book artists contributed to this. How to to draw body types, faces, hands, perspective...the whole thing. It's a great reference tool.
If you want to learn about anatomy though get a medical reference book like Grey's Anatomy or some other book that shows all the bones (if their drawn even better), I have a book called Anatomy for the Artist by Jeno Barcsay that does a pretty good job at detailing the skeletal system.
Also if you want realistic art, do not look to Anime or Manga as a reference. There isn't much anatomy at play there.
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