This is a complete practical guide to all aspects of drawing and painting the human figure, from basic anatomy through to creative illustration.Discover how to render stylish figures using minimal marks on the page with ingenious tips and techniques from one of London's foremost figurative artists.Basic anatomy and musculature are covered, through to adding clothing, character and movement and working figures into full compositions in a variety of styles and media.Working sketches, demonstrations and a portfolio of the author's stylish, contemporary work combine to make this inspirational, practical and achievable for all.