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10 Step Drawing: Figures

Draw over 50 poses in 10 easy steps

Paperback
$16.95 US
0"W x 0"H x 0"D   | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Mar 25, 2025 | 128 Pages | 9781800923072
Draw 50 figures in a range of poses in just 10 simple steps each! Learn to draw and colour a diverse range of body types with ease.

Learning to draw has never been easier!


10 Step Drawing: Figures offers an easy jumping-off point for any illustrator to create amazing drawings of people in all shapes and sizes.

Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 50 figures diverse in age, skin-tone and gender, and in lots of different every-day natural poses or engaged in various more dynamic activities – every image is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps. All you need is pen and paper! Apply techniques from the tutorials and become confident in drawing family members and friends too!

Handy prompts at every stage help the reader without giving them dry, prescriptive instructions. Practice drawing people going about their day from resting, eating, walking or playing, to poses that are mid-action: from skiing, surfing or dancing. 10 Step Drawing: Figures is sure to encourage even the most nervous amateur artist to dust off their pen and doodle.

Other titles in the series: 10 Step Drawing: Faces.
Justine Lecouffe is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in London, UK. She creates digital and traditional hand drawings encompassing fashion, beauty, architecture and travel, for clients in a wide range of industries, from book publishing to branding for jewellery and fashion designers. Her work has been published in a number of books, including Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and her major clients include Apple, O2, the National Trust, NHS, Red bull, Nivea and Pandora. Visit her website www.justinelecouffe.com
INTRODUCTION; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Basic body shapes; Rectangle; Hourglass; Apple; Pear; Inverted triangle; Full bodied
Everyday poses; Standing; Standing, rear view; Standing, side view; Seated on floor, legs crossed; Seated on floor, hugging knees; Seated in a chair; Seated in a chair, legs crossed; Seated on a sofa, feet up; Lying on back; Lying on front; Lying on side; Baby lying on back; Crouching; Leaning; Pointing; Waving
Everyday actions; Walking; Walking, rear view; Walking, side view; Walking upstairs; Eating; Drinking; Running; Playing; Praying; Embracing; Dog walking; Talking on the phone; Carrying; Getting dressed; Pulling luggage; Pushing a stroller
Popular activities; Skipping; Juggling; Karate; Singing; Dancing; Tennis; Football; Golf; Baseball; Basketball; Swimming; Yoga; Sprinting; Climbing; Surfing; Skiing; Jogging; Playing an instrument
ABOUT THE ARTIST; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

About

Draw 50 figures in a range of poses in just 10 simple steps each! Learn to draw and colour a diverse range of body types with ease.

Learning to draw has never been easier!


10 Step Drawing: Figures offers an easy jumping-off point for any illustrator to create amazing drawings of people in all shapes and sizes.

Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 50 figures diverse in age, skin-tone and gender, and in lots of different every-day natural poses or engaged in various more dynamic activities – every image is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps. All you need is pen and paper! Apply techniques from the tutorials and become confident in drawing family members and friends too!

Handy prompts at every stage help the reader without giving them dry, prescriptive instructions. Practice drawing people going about their day from resting, eating, walking or playing, to poses that are mid-action: from skiing, surfing or dancing. 10 Step Drawing: Figures is sure to encourage even the most nervous amateur artist to dust off their pen and doodle.

Other titles in the series: 10 Step Drawing: Faces.

Author

Justine Lecouffe is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in London, UK. She creates digital and traditional hand drawings encompassing fashion, beauty, architecture and travel, for clients in a wide range of industries, from book publishing to branding for jewellery and fashion designers. Her work has been published in a number of books, including Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and her major clients include Apple, O2, the National Trust, NHS, Red bull, Nivea and Pandora. Visit her website www.justinelecouffe.com

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Basic body shapes; Rectangle; Hourglass; Apple; Pear; Inverted triangle; Full bodied
Everyday poses; Standing; Standing, rear view; Standing, side view; Seated on floor, legs crossed; Seated on floor, hugging knees; Seated in a chair; Seated in a chair, legs crossed; Seated on a sofa, feet up; Lying on back; Lying on front; Lying on side; Baby lying on back; Crouching; Leaning; Pointing; Waving
Everyday actions; Walking; Walking, rear view; Walking, side view; Walking upstairs; Eating; Drinking; Running; Playing; Praying; Embracing; Dog walking; Talking on the phone; Carrying; Getting dressed; Pulling luggage; Pushing a stroller
Popular activities; Skipping; Juggling; Karate; Singing; Dancing; Tennis; Football; Golf; Baseball; Basketball; Swimming; Yoga; Sprinting; Climbing; Surfing; Skiing; Jogging; Playing an instrument
ABOUT THE ARTIST; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS