As someone who lacks the artist ability to draw anything more than a stick figure I couldn't be more excited to try finding a book that will help me learn to draw just a little better. I have tried drawing super hero but found it didn't give the foundation or the basics I needed to learn the human face.

This is a great step by step with pictures and guidelines that will help the starting artist find their guide, paper, pencils, shading and more.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher Walter Foster Publishing for the advance copy of Debra Kauffman Yaum The Art of Drawing people.

Good illustrative instructions but I don’t think this is a beginners book. Great for artists looking to improve on their drawings and perspectives.

As I’m a portrait artist and I’m always looking for tricks and tips so this was of great interest to me. Very good indeed, extremely clear precise instructions especially how to get the proportions and light correctly. I did learn a lot and was pleased to be reminded of a few things. I will certainly be recommending The Art of Drawing People to budding artists,