Practical Guide to Drawing
Editorial Reviews Book Description Now it's easier than ever for the beginning artist to master the art of drawing! Practical Guide to Drawing explains all the theory and techniques for drawing successfully. This comprehensive reference features more than 40 chapters and topics, and covers all the major genres of drawing and painting: from creating urban and rural landscapes and still lifes to drawing nudes and portraits. The 800 spectacular illustrations and dozens of hands-on lessons help aspiring artists learn by doing. First, they'll see how to draw basic geometric forms and gestures, then gradually progress to composition, anatomy, and proportion in the human figure. They'll also find expert guidance and practical approaches for drawing light and shade effects, capturing the nuances of animals and nature, creating caricatures, and reproducing textural effects. What's more, Practical Guide to Drawing explores virtually every drawing media, including soft media such as charcoal, Conté crayon, chalk, and watercolor pencil as well as hard media such as graphite pencil and reed, ballpoint, and fountain pens. Finally, hands-on exercises offer an array of fabulous opportunities for practice and experimentation, helping unleash the creative ingenuity in every artist. For anyone who wants to build their drawing skills, this is the perfect, one-stop guide! About the Author Vicenç B. Ballestar is a teacher and practicing artist who has written several books on drawing and painting, and the history of art. He lives in Barcelona, Spain. Jordi Vigué has published numerous monographs and magazines on art and has edited a number of encyclopedias. He lives in Barelona, Spain.
Practical Guide to Drawing,Vincenc B. Ballestar,Jordi Vigue,Watson-Guptill Publications,0823040887,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Drawing,Study & Teaching,Technique,Techniques - Drawing,Techniques - General
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