The best of the best

As you embark on the wonderful voyage known as figure drawing, I provide you these images to guide your way.




Hands drawn by Leonardo. Notice how loosely he uses line and how he uses tone and a level of finish to draw the viewer to what is important.



Michelangelo's sketch for the Libyan Sibyl for the Sistine Chapel. This is a great example of what I mentioned yesterday about having multiple sketches on a drawing, to show the process of coming to understand a form.



Michelangelo's sketches for Adam on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.




One of my favorite draftsmen of all time is John Singer Sargent. He's about 400 years after the old guys above, but he's still alright. Also, note the fabric folds.

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