Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

INTRODUCTION In my first book, The Art & Science of Drawing, I teach the fundamental skills required to draw. In this book, I teach how to apply those skills to figure drawing. Figure drawing is one the most challenging but fulfilling drawing practices you can undertake. Drawing the human body puts you in touch with the deepest parts of humanity. A successful figure drawing requires you to understand the body as a functional machine and to be captivated by the body’s intense beauty and expressive nature. I fell in love with figure drawing in my teens and have made it an absolute priority in my life. However, learning how to do it was not a straightforward path. It seems there are an infinite number of approaches to figure drawing, many of which contradict one another. I tried out every method I encountered as I struggled to master the craft. Over the years, I realized there were tried-and-true fundamentals that many of the masters agree upon and use in their own practice. But there also seemed to be significant gaps in the canon of figure drawing tools and techniques. There seemed to be many unanswered questions. So, in addition to learning from others, I began exploring and experimenting with new methods of my own. This book is my best attempt at providing you, dear reader, with a straightforward approach to the fundamentals of figure drawing that is both logical and lyrical. This is the book I wish I had found when I was learning. It contains many tried-and-true methods that have been refined over centuries. It also contains methods of my own design that, if they exist elsewhere, I am not aware of. In this book, I present a complete process for learning the fundamentals of figure drawing. No single book can contain the entirety of knowledge you will need to master the craft of figure drawing, but this book provides the essential, foundational skills and strategies you will need to develop competence. Once you have learned the skills in this book, you will be able to build upon them until you reach mastery.

This packet features cards pertaining to the human body. The cards can be used in any number of ways, including trivia games, learning centers and fill-in moments when you need a little something extra in those last few minutes of the day. Easy-to-use and fun for the students, these cards are the perfect way to get students to remember and retain everything they have learned in science class. Simply copy, laminate and cut--you'll be ready to go in minutes!

In addition to cross-curricular activities, this resource includes activities for The Magic School Bus inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole, and for Through Grandpa's eyes by Patricia MacLachlan.

This manual is provided when you purchase your first human from us at Human Inc. Humans are very fascinating creatures, but understanding what a human requires and how they function can be very strange. This manual is designed to help our species understand how to take care of a typical human. We believe if you are good to your human it will be good to you. We hope you and your human have a very long , productive, and happy life together. Thank you for purchasing your human from us at Human Inc. Sometimes a different perspective can simplify things or it can add insight. I hope you find this H.B.I.M. both informative and a fun book to read. Michael Wright 睿明科