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Author
Publisher
Arcturus
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that everyone - whatever their experience - can learn to draw well. In this book, after introducting different drawing materials and mark making, he goes on to show how line, tone and proportion can be used to create convincing, realistic drawings. Exercises are set out in easy steps so the drawing process is clear for all to follow. Tuition in essential drawing techniques is accompanied by...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 'Sharpie Art Workshop,' designer, artist, and art director Timothy Goodman explores Sharpie writing products, the materials and supplies that can be used to enhance or modify them, and the range of creative techniques and effects that can be achieved. Through a series of examples and exercises, Goodman demonstrates how to make different kinds of marks, patterns, and images on a variety of surfaces. Inspiring works by noted artists from all over...
Author
Publisher
Metro Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In this comprehensive guide to the world of drawing, acclaimed teacher Barrington Barber leads you through the major challenges faced by every artist. “The Complete Book of Drawing Skills’ shows you how to recognize form and shape, tackle perspective and imbue your subjects with expression.
Chapters dedicated to the major themes of still life, landscape, portraits and figures deal with the specific challenges raised by these subjects. If you...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Contains essential drawing and sketching techniques to improve your skills, whether you're a novice or expert. With specific, illustrated techniques designed to enhance your own skills, this is an invaluable resource for any artist. Over 40,000 copies sold worldwide. The Still Life Sketching Bible is especially designed for artists of all levels, beginner to advanced, who are looking to hone their skills in a specific style of artwork. The books are...
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Line drawing utilizes both fine and bold lines to create sophisticated artwork that can stand alone or be incorporated into patterns, logos, stationery, branding, journals, scrapbooks, and more. Art Starts with a Line is approachable for artists of any skill level, no prior drawing experience needed! This form of art requires minimal tools, making it both affordable and portable. Following a brief introduction to tools and materials, as well as...
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Publishing, a division of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Artists won't believe their eyes as they learn to draw with photorealistic detail. The Art of 3D Drawing shows artists how to transform simple pencil sketches into jaw-dropping, photorealistic masterpieces. Through a variety of step-by-step exercises and demonstrations, pencil artists learn to take their drawing skills to a whole new level, beginning with a review of the basics, including perspective, shading, rendering textures, and building dimension....
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Written as a sketching artist's companion, this guide by a noted author of art instruction manuals attests to the value of sketching as a distinct art form rather than just a vehicle to achieve more polished works. The book details advantages of many drawing media, from pencil to watercolor, and their application to depictions of interior studies, figures, and landscapes"--
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
This practical one-stop guide will show you all the techniques and inspiration you need to start drawing. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy ebook format with colour illustrations and expert advice throughout. Thinking about taking up drawing or sketching? Need to know about the best techniques? Want to know which materials to use? Well-known artists Jackie Simmonds, Wendy Jelbert and Marie Blake take you by the hand, using step-by-step...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
In this easy-to-follow guide, budding artists obtain practical advice in a range of approaches to portraiture. Each portrait teaches young artists something about the way to tackle depicting the features of friends, family members, and acquaintances. Readers learn that each face has an extraordinary ability to show a wide range of expressions and emotions. By changing situations, lighting, and surroundings, they will also discover that there is no...
Author
Language
English
Description
"This guide offers an introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using drawings to illustrate the topic effectively. This updated edition includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations of line weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples...
16) Monsters
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[1989]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
John's obsession with drawing monsters takes him to a doctor, where a startling discovery is made about the degree of reality of John's drawings.
17) Zentangle 2
Author
Series
Publisher
Design Originals
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Expand your exploration of the Zentangle process with Zentangle 2, Expanded Workbook Edition! Inside you'll find more than 40 new tangle patterns and border designs to use in embellishing scrapbooks, sketchbooks, journals, cards, paintings, quilts, and more. Discover the possibilities of decorating words and turning simple line drawings like butterflies and animals into exquisite art. Use the new interactive workbook section to play, experiment, and...
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"How small is small? In The Big Book of Tiny Art you'll discover a dynamic collection of miniature artwork, most no bigger than a large coin, covering a wide range of subjects, from animals and food to people and places. Showcasing painting and drawing, this inspirational guidebook provides an up-close look at the art of the miniature. Learn to paint and draw your own tiny masterpieces as you follow the simple step-by-step instructions. Each section...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"One Zentangle A Day is a beautiful interactive book teaching the principles of Zentangles as well as offering fun, related drawing exercises. Zentangles are a new trend in the drawing and paper arts world. The concept was started by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to practice focus and meditation through drawing, by using repetitive lines, marks, circles, and shapes. Each mark is called a "tangle," and you combine various tangles into patterns...