This was such a helpful video - he is just amazing and his knowledge of the human body is mind-blowing. Thank you so much for sharing this - you have helped me a lot! - Patrizia
This book has been sold out for a while but I just saw this on Instagram: "Dear Friends, the third reprint of my first book "Basic Human Anatomy" is now available again, on Amazon, all the major booksellers and the MET bookstore, thank you for your patience, Roberto." (BTW - I have no connection to Mr. Osti nor am I an affiliate of any kind for any of the books I review - this just happens to be one of my personal favorites).
I found an error on page 25 for "creating a stereometric chart", where he says he's using a "one-inch-long-line (1 = 1 inch)", when in fact, it's 1.3 x 1.3 inches; threw me off as I started working through it
Hi Jason, it is really not a error, the image was printed a little bit bigger than the original but this does not change anything, because you will be using proportions obtained with the scale at the upper left of the charts and not a ruler to measure the boxes, this way you can use any measure you want to create your stereometric chart: it could be 1/2 an inch, or 3/8 or 5/16 or 54 cm for that matter, the important thing is to create a scale drawing a square of any size you want, then use that scale and a divider or compass, to determine the various measures of the stereometric figures
Basic Human Anatomy by Roberto Osti is probably my favorite book for life drawing because, in my opinion, it's good for beginner to more advance levels of experience - it's the book I most often recommend as an overall life drawing book.
I've got several anatomy books, including the Winslow's Classical Human Anatomy which you reviewed in a different video. I was wondering if buying Osti's book is worth the investment? You've got both, any thoughts?
WONDERFUL books can u advise me wich books are more accurate also on bones joint ? which books of anatomy u advice me? im looking for books on human anatomy, even motion of joints and muscles
If you have some level of experience with drawing in general I would say it is. If you're completely new to drawing you may want to start with a bit more basic instructional book on drawing.
I never realized you responded, Between this book and the one by Michael Hampton, “figure drawing design and invention” What do you think is better suited for a beginner and individual who wants to go into drawing comics?
Used to be on Walmart for $28, on other book sites for $30-40, and on Barnes and nobles for $40. Everywhere’s sold out. Roberti Osti said himself that the book will come back in June so be ready.
Yes, it looks like the hardcover is sold out right now on Amazon - which is where I purchased mine from - I don't remember exactly what I paid for it. Barnes and Noble is listing it right now for $40. Roberto Osti also has a 2nd book out now entitled "Dynamic Human Anatomy" which I do not yet own.
@@midlifeartist6953 Yes, Dynamic Human Anatomy. By the way, I love your flip through videos and the insight that you put into them. They are a big help, and thank you for helping me. I'm eyeing those Morpho books and the Basic Human Anatomy.
Seems like a copy of Gottfried Bammes, nothing here that bamnes do not touch in depth, but its a pretty good looking book, specially the anatomy plates
Bammes can be too much, especially for people who are approaching this subject for the first time. Osti's book does a better job of explaining the essential knowledge that an artist needs to obtain without putting too much information that can discourage the reader and make the learning process too tiring. Said that a person can delve into the anatomy topic almost endlessly if they want but it is not necessary from an artistic point of view. The only "weak point" of this book in my opinion is the paragraph on hands which perhaps should be integrated with a separate book that focuses specifically on this complex topic. For the rest it is truly an excellent book, clear to understand, very well put together, full of the necessary information that an artist of any level needs.
It will be my first book 📚 ✅ thank you for helping me choose the right book for me
I hope it works out well for you!
This was such a helpful video - he is just amazing and his knowledge of the human body is mind-blowing. Thank you so much for sharing this - you have helped me a lot! - Patrizia
Glad it was helpful!
This looks like such a great book for any-level artist. Thank you for the review! 🙏
Thanks for watching!
This book has been sold out for a while but I just saw this on Instagram: "Dear Friends,
the third reprint of my first book "Basic Human Anatomy" is now available again, on Amazon, all the major booksellers and the MET bookstore, thank you for your patience,
Roberto." (BTW - I have no connection to Mr. Osti nor am I an affiliate of any kind for any of the books I review - this just happens to be one of my personal favorites).
I found an error on page 25 for "creating a stereometric chart", where he says he's using a "one-inch-long-line (1 = 1 inch)", when in fact, it's 1.3 x 1.3 inches; threw me off as I started working through it
Hi Jason, it is really not a error, the image was printed a little bit bigger than the original but this does not change anything, because you will be using proportions obtained with the scale at the upper left of the charts and not a ruler to measure the boxes, this way you can use any measure you want to create your stereometric chart: it could be 1/2 an inch, or 3/8 or 5/16 or 54 cm for that matter, the important thing is to create a scale drawing a square of any size you want, then use that scale and a divider or compass, to determine the various measures of the stereometric figures
@@RobertoOstiDrawing are you real?
I got this book. And it's very very good. More than helpful. Hi everybody.👋
Tehy finally have them back in stock, I ordered today.
Great!
Firstly, thank you so much for the video!
Between this book and the "How to Draw People" by Jeff Mellem, which would you recommend and why?
Basic Human Anatomy by Roberto Osti is probably my favorite book for life drawing because, in my opinion, it's good for beginner to more advance levels of experience - it's the book I most often recommend as an overall life drawing book.
I've got several anatomy books, including the Winslow's Classical Human Anatomy which you reviewed in a different video. I was wondering if buying Osti's book is worth the investment? You've got both, any thoughts?
Absolutely! 😉😆
@@RobertoOstiDrawing I ordered it.
I'll put it this way, if I could only keep one of my life drawing books, this would be the one I'd keep.
This book is so thorough that it could get you through medical school.
Can u suggest some asaro head plane books?
WONDERFUL books can u advise me wich books are more accurate also on bones joint ? which books of anatomy u advice me? im looking for books on human anatomy, even motion of joints and muscles
There's a book called "Morpho: Skeleton and Bone Reference Points" which sounds like what you'd need.
Would you say this book is great for beginners who want to draw anatomy?
If you have some level of experience with drawing in general I would say it is. If you're completely new to drawing you may want to start with a bit more basic instructional book on drawing.
What book would you recommend for a beginner?
Is this for a beginner?
I feel it lends itself very well to beginners through more advanced study - it's one of my favorites.
I never realized you responded, Between this book and the one by Michael Hampton, “figure drawing design and invention” What do you think is better suited for a beginner and individual who wants to go into drawing comics?
may i ask how much does it cost?😳
Used to be on Walmart for $28, on other book sites for $30-40, and on Barnes and nobles for $40. Everywhere’s sold out. Roberti Osti said himself that the book will come back in June so be ready.
Yes, it looks like the hardcover is sold out right now on Amazon - which is where I purchased mine from - I don't remember exactly what I paid for it. Barnes and Noble is listing it right now for $40. Roberto Osti also has a 2nd book out now entitled "Dynamic Human Anatomy" which I do not yet own.
@@tonystank1214 can i ask, is it going to be available again on amazon? Orrrr... Nah..
*Strawberry Jinnie* probably is, it’s going to be reprinted this month.
@@tonystank1214 ahh okay, thank you! ❤️
He has another book.
Yes, I believe it's going to be released in early 2021- if that's the one you're referring to.
@@midlifeartist6953 Yes, Dynamic Human Anatomy.
By the way, I love your flip through videos and the insight that you put into them. They are a big help, and thank you for helping me.
I'm eyeing those Morpho books and the Basic Human Anatomy.
Seems like a copy of Gottfried Bammes, nothing here that bamnes do not touch in depth, but its a pretty good looking book, specially the anatomy plates
Bammes can be too much, especially for people who are approaching this subject for the first time. Osti's book does a better job of explaining the essential knowledge that an artist needs to obtain without putting too much information that can discourage the reader and make the learning process too tiring. Said that a person can delve into the anatomy topic almost endlessly if they want but it is not necessary from an artistic point of view. The only "weak point" of this book in my opinion is the paragraph on hands which perhaps should be integrated with a separate book that focuses specifically on this complex topic. For the rest it is truly an excellent book, clear to understand, very well put together, full of the necessary information that an artist of any level needs.