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10 Step Drawing: Figures

Draw over 50 poses in 10 easy steps

Paperback
$16.95 US
7-1/2"W x 9-1/4"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Mar 25, 2025 | 128 Pages | 9781800923072
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Draw an inspiring, dynamic range of 50 figures, in a range of poses, in just 10 simple steps each!

10 Step Drawing: Figures offers an easy starting point for any illustrator looking to create realistic drawings of people. All you need is a pen and paper: learning to draw has never been easier!
  • Features 50 figures diverse in age, body type, skin-tone and gender – each illustrated tutorial is fun and easy to replicate in 10 simple steps.
  • Practise drawing people in natural, everyday poses such as resting, eating, walking or playing, or choose dynamic, mid-action poses, from skiing and surfing to dancing.
  • There are handy drawing prompts at every stage, and each figure comes with suggestions for a beautiful colored finish.
  • Once you've mastered the basics you can apply the techniques and draw your own family members and friends too!
  • Part of the ground-breaking 10 Step Drawing series that has sold over 1M copies globally in 17 different languages.
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

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Back cover
TOC
Author
Sample spread
Sample spread
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Sample spread
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Sample spread

About

Draw an inspiring, dynamic range of 50 figures, in a range of poses, in just 10 simple steps each!

10 Step Drawing: Figures offers an easy starting point for any illustrator looking to create realistic drawings of people. All you need is a pen and paper: learning to draw has never been easier!
  • Features 50 figures diverse in age, body type, skin-tone and gender – each illustrated tutorial is fun and easy to replicate in 10 simple steps.
  • Practise drawing people in natural, everyday poses such as resting, eating, walking or playing, or choose dynamic, mid-action poses, from skiing and surfing to dancing.
  • There are handy drawing prompts at every stage, and each figure comes with suggestions for a beautiful colored finish.
  • Once you've mastered the basics you can apply the techniques and draw your own family members and friends too!
  • Part of the ground-breaking 10 Step Drawing series that has sold over 1M copies globally in 17 different languages.

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