Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

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dessain et tolra [Published Date: 1993]. Softcover, 77 pp. Text in French. In very good condition. Glossy illustrated soft covers have light bumping to edges and corners and light overall scuffing and light fading to spine. Binding tight. Previous owner's purchase notes on title page. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Explores the technique of dry pastel applied to drawing the female body, offering a subtle and nuanced approach. Jean Avy, a painter and colorist, shares his expertise by guiding the reader through methods aimed at developing dexterity and a sense of color.Richly illustrated with drawings and pastels, accompanied by detailed explanations on body proportions, necessary materials, and practical advice for interpreting forms. Various female poses are studied in depth, allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of the subject. Contents include: Introduction, Le modele, Etude des proportions du corps humain, Le materiel, Utilisations et conseils pratiques, Formes et interpretations, Femme courbee, Femme de dos, assise sur une chaise, Femme assoupie, Pose repliee, Dos, effet de lumière, Dos et drape, Femme pensive, allongee, Femme allongee sur un coussin, Femme etendue, Femme accoudee, Pose affectee, Femme pensive, Femme, buste etire, Femme debout, Femme se mirant, Femme assise, de profil, Pose cambree, Conclusion. [From rear cover] La technique du pastel sec donne, au dessin du corps feminin, beaucoup de subtilite. Peintre, coloriste, Jean Avy partage avec vous son experience d'artiste. Pastel, Nus feminins, vous sensibilisera au dessin de modele vivant et a son interpretation. Vous trouverez dans cet ouvrage une methode pour acquerir doigte et sens de la couleur.