Figure Drawing for Concept Artists

Figure Drawing for Concept Artists is an essential primer that aims to bring traditional figure drawing techniques and knowledge to every concept artist's skill set.

Accessibly written and lavishly illustrated by respected concept artist Kan Muftic, this book celebrates the common ground between traditional life drawing and the fast-paced world of the concept art industry. Learn about the skills, techniques, and mindset needed to make successful life drawings, how to capture the forms of the human body on paper, and how to improve your character and concept art with a dynamic approach to figures and anatomy. Figure Drawing for Concept Artists offers a unique, up-to-date perspective on classical skills, with the contemporary practitioner in mind.

About the Author:

Kan Muftic was born in 1976 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he attended the Academy of Fine Arts from 1991–1992. In April 1992, he left Sarajevo due to violent political conflict in his country. During his time as a refugee, he helped his father with anti-war propaganda, creating illustrations and posters. After moving to Zurich, Switzerland, Kan attended the F F School for Art and Media Design, graduating in painting. Kan has now worked on film, television, and games projects for the past decade, for companies including the Moving Picture Company, Rocksteady Studios, and Axis. His credits include Jungle Book (2018), Godzilla, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Batman: Arkham series, and many more. He is currently Animation Director for an upcoming Netflix show.

Contents and contributors:
Materials
Why draw from life?
The roots
01 | Attitude
02 | Setting up
03 | Three-tiered approach
04 | Drawing techniques
05 | Problem areas
06 | Figure drawing classes
07 | Going forward
08 | Friends’ gallery
09 | Reference gallery
Closing thoughts
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