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Classic Human Anatomy in Motion

The Artists Guide to the Dynamics of Figure Drawing

By Valerie L. Winslow
On Sale August 4, 2015

The human body is a complex and amazing figure. For artists in training, the first step to creating wonderful
pieces is to understand basic human anatomy and movement. This
highly illustrated reference book provides artists and art students with
a comprehensive display of the human anatomy and different types of
motion, inspiring more realistic and energetic figurative art.
In Classic Human Anatomy in Motion, fine artist, instructor and
long-time expert on drawing and painting human anatomy Valerie
Winslow offers artists everything they need to realistically draw the
human figure as it is affected by movement. Winslow pairs accessible
explanations with hundreds of life drawingsboth quick poses and
long studiesalong with charts and diagrams showing the various
anatomical and structural components. Featuring sections on bones and joint movement, muscle groups, surface
form and soft tissue characteristics, structure, and movement, each chapter builds an artistic understanding of how
motion transforms the human figure. Perfect for fine artists, commercial illustrators, and animators alike, this
guide reveals how the nuts and bolts of anatomy can create a sense of expressive vibrancy in ones art.

VALERIE L. WINSLOW has been painting and drawing the human figure professionally for nearly four decades and is an
expert in the field of figurative art. She is the author and artist of Classic Human Anatomy, hailed by Library Journal as a
significant contribution to the literature of art reference. Since 1979 Winslow has taught at well-known institutions
including the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and Pixar
Animation Studios. Winslow is currently a full-time faculty member and the anatomy coordinator at San Franciscos
Academy of Art University. Many of her works are in private collections, and she has won numerous museum awards.
She lives in Santa Rosa, California. For more information on the artist and to view a portfolio of her work, visit
valerielwinslow.com.
Classic Human Anatomy in Motion
The Artists Guide to the Dynamics of Figure Drawing
by Valerie L. Winslow
$40.00 hardcover (Can $46.00) 304 pages 9 x 11 inches 430 illustrations
ISBN 978-0-7704-3414-4 e-Book ISBN: 978-0-7704-3415-1
Watson-Guptill Publications
On Sale August 4, 2015