Book Description
Everyone, even those who claim they can't draw, can keep an illustrated sketchbook journal. Learning how to creatively
illustrate their thoughts, ideas and feelings, readers will delight in recording the world around them as well
as the events and details of their lives.
Claudia Nice, one of North Light's best-selling artists, begins by introducing readers to the wide variety of journals available and the materials they will need, then shows them how to make a sketch using basic art supplies like a pencil, colored pencils and pen & ink. She continues with instruction for using a basic watercolor palette and applying watercolor washes to a journal.
The remainder of the book deals with each type of journal individually, giving ideas and techniques to make every effort successful. Types include theme journals, discovery and exploration journals, travel journals, reference journals, in-depth study journals, fantasy journals, garden journals and life journals.
* Appropriate for all artistic levels
* Covers a range of journals for every style and taste
* Popular well-known author
* Friendly instruction and gorgeous art throughout
How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal
How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal,Claudia Nice,North Light Books,1581800444,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Diaries,Drawing,Notebooks,Sketching,Technique,Techniques - Drawing,Techniques - General
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- How to Make Money as an Artist
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- How to Mix & Use Color: The Artist's Guide to Achieving the Perfect Color in Every Medium
- How to Paint a Vermeer
- How to Paint and Draw: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Techniques and Materials
- How To Paint Expressive Landscapes In Acrylic: art maps (15 Art Maps)
- How to Paint from Photographs : The Artist's Guide to Techniques and Materials
- How to Paint Like the Impressionists : A Practical Guide to Re-Creating Your Own Impressionist Paintings
- How To Paint Watercolors Filled With Bright Color (Art Maps)
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