Art Models 6: The Female Figure in Shadow and Light

Great resource for any photographer or art student looking for inspiration with their models. The book is a collage of images that are included on the disk; the book does not contain all the images. The models are posed on a turn table and then the photographer has captured an image every 10 to 20 degrees of rotation of the model. This makes about 24 images per model with some models photographed in greater detail or specific anatomical areas covered. The disc also contains a PDF version of the book which I've copied to my tablet device for quick reference on shoots; I've already done a fine art shoot and drawn inspiration from the book. You can also download bonus models from the website with the code printed in the book. I highly recommend this book and will be purchasing others in the series.

These books are really useful. Great for sketching and learning to understand both light and pose.

A good clear selection of poses, useful to amateur and professionals alike. Brings the guesswork out of the dark at last

I have found the Maureen Johnson series excellent. This particular book/dvd combo does a good job of exactly what it says, light and shade.

have not had time to judge and review this book yet as only just received it.Annoyed there was NO reference to this book Art Models: 6: The Female Figure in Shadow & Light having the cd rom included as it stated with issues advertised so i ordered the supporting disc from Live Model Books. Now have to see if i can cancel the order !!! if not going to end up spending $26 I did not need to

Excellent if variable effects of light and shade

solves a real issue for any impecunious artist

The lighting in this book is dreadful. There are so many reflected lights that the main light is almost lost or even completely lost in the pictures. Sometimes a huge softbox seems to have been used. In all there are probably about 6 pictures where the shadows are useful for some form modelling. In nearly every case the pose with regard to light direction on form is completely incorrect and the amount of reflected light is so high the pictures just look like they were taken with normal "soft porn" lighting. Where there are shadows they are randomly cast and often destroy the modelling of the body by falling on areas of highlight or tone that are essential to show the form itself. The photographer appears to have absolutely zero idea about art or lighting a human for a life study. The pics are little more than titillating shots of brightly lit women that may as well have been taken straight from the pages of a tabloid newspaper. Even for a tabloid they would be amateurish work. Big disappointment. Don't waste your money and especially not if you are an art student.

Perfekte Vorlage zum zeichnen, malen und für Skulpturen. Jede CD hat mehrere Modelle. Jedes Modell mehrere Posen. Bei jeder Pose wird das Modell von allen Seiten fotografiert (360grad) und immer vor neutralem Hintergrund. Die bilden stehen zur kommerziellen Verfügung. Habe bereits mehrere CDs gekauft und bin jedes Mal begeistert.

les photos à 360 degrés très bien faits. Pour ceux qui souhaitent perfectionner les postures et les dessins de nu c'est super.

I love this edition of Art Models because it shows the detailed beauty of the human figure within the depths of shadow and light. This is perfect for reference and artist education. I have a few previous editions and love this the most; the others lack the shadow which I needed for study. Also, I do not think that taking the photos with a lot of shadow contrast, as in this book, takes away from other types of artists like graphic designers, cartoonists, etc. I think it adds to everyone's work and lacks NO detail. I can't wait for future editions using shadow and light as in this book.

Good quality paper, proper book , proper tastefull poses with a few different angles.

Pues uno de los más interesantes de esta inusual colección. Por los claroscuros, da más posibilidades al dibujo.Y el CD ideal para variar las posiciones.