Tate: Sketch Club: Life Drawing, Paperback

The only way to get better at drawing is through practise - and there is no better subject to draw from than life. Let Sketch Club: Life Drawing show you how.

This practical guide to capturing the human figure teaches fundamental drawing skills while providing instruction on how to get the most from a life drawing class.

Featuring 20 step-by-step exercises, the book shows intermediate artists how to put their skills into practice. Learn how to construct a figure, capture gesture and bring depth, energy and movement into your work.

Sketch Club: Life Drawing is the first in an exciting new series aimed at demystifying the artist's process. The book covers a range of media and offers inspirational references to the work of other famous artists. A problem-solving section covers how to fix common mistakes and know when to stop.

Hone your skills, build your confidence, and most importantly, get drawing

Hester began teaching drawing and painting in 2009. She often teaches alongside bestselling author Jake Spicer, running life drawing classes designed to challenge and grow her students' understanding. She is based in Devon and has twice been shortlisted for the Sky Arts Artist of the Year, as well as for the BP Portrait Award.