Download or read book Art of Sketching written by and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With just a few bold, quick, and spontaneous strokes, a sketch can capture the spirit of any subject. This outstanding guide--which follows The Art of Drawing, The Art of Drawing the Human Body, and The Art of Drawing Landscapes--teaches everything a novice needs to know to master the art of sketching. Richly illustrated with close-ups of works in progress, it offers strategies for composing intuitively, gaining control of a linear drawing, producing shadows and textures, using tones, and many other vital techniques. There are discussions of tools, plus advice on working outdoors and choosing a topic that’s appropriate for a beginner. As students learn, they’ll produce both natural and urban landscapes, as well as human figures, alone and in a crowd.

Download or read book Drawing Workshop II written by Marie-Claire Isaaman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the success of Drawing Workshop and Watercolor Workshop, the twelve new inspiring projects in each book targetartists who want to improve their skills and help them to further develop theirown style. Combines clear information with step-by-step projects Projects include up-close details, tips and hints Written by practicing artists whose innovative approach and enthusiasm aim to inspire Demonstrates how successful artists approach different themes and techniques

Download or read book Figure Drawing Step by Step written by Wendon Blake and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profusely illustrated volume provides thorough exposition of fundamental stages in executing a figure drawing-from simple standing and seated figures to more complex ones (bending, kneeling, twisting and crouching figures). Over 175 illustrations accompany demonstrations, showing how to establish major forms, refine lines for increased accuracy, block in broad shadow areas and finish the work by polishing contours, strengthening shadows, and adding details. Clear practical advice for beginners; an excellent sourcebook of valuable insights for experienced artists.

Download or read book Draw Every Little Thing written by Flora Waycott and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Charming . . . A fine starting point for fledgling artists and a handy reference for more experienced illustrators seeking a fresh jolt of creativity.”?ForeWord Reviews Draw your bicycle. Draw your favorite food. Draw your garden. Step-by-step projects, prompts, and creative inspiration make it fun and easy to draw one hundred everyday items. Whether it’s a pet, the local café, or the contents of the kitchen cabinet, Draw Every Little Thing demonstrates just how easy it is to render the world around you with little more than a pencil, paper, and paint. This aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range of drawing tools and materials, including graphite pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, and gouache, before offering a quick overview of basic color theory. Each subsequent chapter is then devoted to a specific theme—kitchenalia, hobbies, neighborhood haunts, and much more—and packed with simple step-by-step drawing projects. Encouraging you to jump around so you can draw what immediately inspires you, the book shows you how to develop your own personal style, as well as add color to your drawings using gouache and colored pencil. Crafty projects round things out, allowing you to use your newfound skills. Filled to the brim with whimsical artwork and loads of creative ideas, Draw Every Little Thing encourages artists of all skill levels to draw any time inspiration strikes.

Download or read book Drawing Atelier The Figure written by Jon deMartin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably the most challenging of subjects for the artist, the human figure also offers opportunities for works of incredible beauty and complexity. In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the methods of the Old Masters and keen perspective developed over Jon DeMartin's 20+ years of making and teaching art, this comprehensive workshop focuses on the power of line and how it can be used to achieve a convincing sense of dimension and life. Beautifully illustrated with classical drawings as well as step-by-step progressions, these lessons explore the enlightening practice of copying, how to use proportion and measurement wisely, drawing the head and its features, rendering the figure in motion, short-pose exercises, and much, much more. Throughout, artists will master techniques for achieving a compelling "living force" in their drawings, while building a base of understanding that will ultimately make the process more intuitive and enjoyable.

Download or read book How to Draw written by Ian Sidaway and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Draw teaches aspiring artists an essential skill that represents the first step into all other visual arts. Even absolute beginners will be amazed at what they can achieve by working through this book and learning from the tips, tricks and know-how of experienced artists.

Download or read book Pencil Ink and Charcoal Drawing written by Charles X. Carlson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original compilation gathers together four of Charles X. Carlson's finest art instruction books and presents them in one comprehensive volume. A well-known artist, author, and teacher, Carlson offers clear, uncomplicated methods of drawing for aspiring artists at every level. Chock-full of step-by-step illustrations, this compendium expertly covers the fundamentals of drawing figures, portraits, still-lifes, and landscapes for a wide variety of mediums. An all-in-one guide for art students, it includes: Simplified Ink, Pen and Brush Drawing opens the door to a number of drawing techniques, including spattering, stippling, cross-hatching, accented strokes, and the use of chalk and crayon. Simplified Drawing teaches artists the ABCs of free-hand drawing and features the basic principles of an object's construction using the easy "block method." The Simplified Essentials of Charcoal Drawing discusses charcoal materials and how to use them, and includes various techniques of charcoal drawing with application to cast, life, and outdoor sketching. Simplified Pencil Drawing presents the various methods of pencil drawing, step by step, while building students' knowledge of the subject and encouraging them to develop their own individual pencil techniques.

Download or read book The Basics of Drawing written by Gabriel Martín i Roig and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the basic techniques of drawing, providing a brief look at materials, and featuring lessons and exercises that focus on how to see objects and translate that information into lines on paper

Download or read book City Sketching Reimagined written by Jeanette Barnes and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed Royal Academy artist Jeanette Barnes and Paul Brandford breathe new life into sketching for town and city dwellers everywhere. Mercurial, inspirational, practical and charming, this guide covers everything from architecture to accidental paintings, cocktails to clouds, smudges to skyscrapers. With easily digested bite-size entries, it introduces many types of art materials, their uses and a number of insights and exercises to build confidence in a range of approaches to drawing. For the more experienced sketcher, the artists discuss the processes behind drawing and strategies to inject more creativity and open-mindedness about how to take a drawing forward. With great charm, the book gives a window onto the experiences of Jeanette, who has travelled to many cities worldwide in search of inspiring city subjects and a half-decent cocktail. Full of tips and ideas about working on location and back in the studio, this book is filled with the scribbles, sketches and preparatory drawings that feed into the larger works for which she is known. As a whole, the book is a multipurpose tool which can be used to unlock the potential of drawing both technically and philosophically so that the reader can be the architect of their own drawing experience rather than the recipient of someone else's. After thirty years of drawing, many of them teaching, the authors still feel an excitement when picking up a pencil or some charcoal. This book gives every reader the chance to share that excitement and bring urban living to life.

Download or read book Create Your Own Stick World Kit written by Billy Attinger and published by Rock Point Gift and Stationery. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From greeting cards and apparel to comics and the internet, stick figure art has exploded. Artists and non-artists alike can express themselves easily with this medium, and stick figures are ideal for social media feeds because of their simplicity. But conveying a story or an idea through drawing--even with a simple stick figure--takes skill. Billy Attinger, founder of the world famous brand Stick World® shows you how to draw stick figures with personality. In a 32-page technique book, featuring quick lessons and creative prompts, the Create Your Own Stick World Kitwill show you how to use cartooning techniques so you can easily learn to draw a stick selfie, stick characters, stick animals and more. With 2 markers, 2 Pencils, 3 Double-Sided Colored Pencils plus a Stickworld Eraser and an 80-page Stickworld sketch journal, you'll try your hand and learn to express emotion, humor, movement, and personality in your stick figures and personalize them with embellishments and accessories. Build and build until you create entire stick cities and engage them in stick wars. The Create Your Own Stick World Kit has everything you need to take your idea to the internet ... and beyond! KIT INCLUDES: 32-page paperback technique book with tips on how to draw a range of emotions and ages, as well as symbols and accessories. 2 black markers, one thick and one thin, 2 drawing pencils, 4 double-sided colored pencils plus a stickworld eraser. 80-page Stickworld sketch journal contains prompts and plenty of room to draw.

Download or read book Look Closer Draw Better written by Kateri Ewing and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture your subjects on paper like never before. Look Closer, Draw Better will transform the way you see the subjects of your artwork, lighting the way with practical techniques in a range of mediums. Are you looking to make a leap in the quality of your artwork? Are you looking for new perspectives on the art of drawing? Or maybe you want to bring more poetry and presence to your work. Look Closer, Draw Better will help you reach your goals with projects that explore graphite, charcoal, ink, and watercolor wash, emphasizing techniques that Kateri Ewing has refined over years of practice and teaching. Ewing teaches by training your eye to see subjects clearly in contour, line, and shadow, while you learn to make marks with tools that are expressive of what we really see. Her focus is on nature—birds, flowers, and plants that can be closely observed. Discover the techniques for capturing the delicacy of feathers, the natural blemishes on a piece of fruit, the veins and velvety texture of a leaf—all the tiny details that enhance the realistic quality of a drawing. Ewing takes you carefully through every step. Let Look Closer, Draw Better inspire and transform your artistic eye.

Download or read book Drawing Your Life written by Michael Nobbs and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing Your LIfe" is a unique guided journal that encourages you to discover the meaning and joy in the mundane. By creating a record of your days -- one object or event at a time -- you gain insight into your own life and come to understand how the ordinary becomes the extraordinary.

Download or read book Drawing written by Meredith Graham and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome! Get Inspired and Create Shapes and Patterns into Doodle Art! ***2nd Edition*** Free bonus inside! (Right After Conclusion) - Get limited time offer, Get your BONUS right NOW! Are you in search of a fun and simple relaxation method? Love to draw with pens & pencils and ready to take it one step forward? Ever wanted to practice doodle art without too much of a hassle? If you can say "yes" to these questions, then 'Doodling Art for Beginners' is the book meant for you. This is he guide for you if you want to know the rich variety of benefits this seemingly simple art form offers. In this book by Meredith Graham, you will learn the funniest and easiest way of relaxing. You may have tried many ways of relaxing in the past and got tired of them. But this simple and easy way of drawing Drawings provides immediate relaxation. Reap the rich benefits of Drawing art. It is based on the most ancient technique mankind discovered ages ago, but rediscovered by Rick and Maria a few years ago, it has caught the imagination of thousands of people and even secured a place in supportive medical treatment as one of the best methods of healing for recovery. It is powerful, creative, relaxing, refreshing yet easy and funny to learn and practice. To learn the art of Doodling, you need not be an artist, nor even to be good at drawing lines. Anybody who can hold a pencil can learn this unique art. You don't need to stick to strict schedules like the practice of Yoga. You don't need to spend hours and hours for learning this simple art. 'Doodling Art for Beginners' teaches you how to learn the art step by step and you don't need to follow any coach or guide to learn this art. Written in a simple and easy way, the book offers you the easy methods of learning Doodling method of art. You don't need to invest much money to practice Doodling method. This amazingly simple art has cured thousands and thousands of people from chronic depression, restlessness and sleeplessness and has provided them relaxation and peace of mind. You will derive many benefits by using it for a variety of purposes. It has found to be highly useful in treating the people who are suffering from insomnia, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence and the surest way for relaxation. Many educational programs have included Doodling method of art as way for self-expression and creativity. Proved immensely useful in training programs, it has gained greater popularity for Self development. If it is a source of inspiration for a few budding artists, it is a way of relaxation for some and a means of getting good night's sleep for many. If you are wondering how the art of Doodling is useful in many ways, have a look at the long list of benefits it offers, in addition to the above: It provides Simple and quick access to mindfulness It is a way of Non-verbal journaling It improves eye/ hand coordination It develops and rehabilitates minor motor skills It proves for developing team activities in training programs It makes an excellent gift set It brings out creativity and helps finding out latent talents It works as home schooling or summer camps 'Doodling Art for Beginners' gets you access to this amazing art! ***Limited Edition*** Download your copy TODAY!

Download or read book It s a Stick Up written by Ollystudio Limited and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to look at an increasingly popular form of street art: the paste-up or 'wheatie'. Many street artists don’t graffiti or stencil any more but use pre-prepared paper images that can be taken down, thereby avoiding a vandalism charge. The book shows the work of 20 artists, with photographs of their art in situ, a brief profile, and a fold-out paste-up. The fold-out pages are perforated so they can easily be removed. Some of the paste-ups are laser cut with attaching tags so they can be popped out. There's also an introductory interview with cult street artists Sten & Lex.

Download or read book Art Course Step by step written by Ian Sidaway and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How To Draw written by Dollhouse Publications and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Draw: Stick Figures: A Simplified Human Skeleton Drawing Book Perfect for Beginners (Easy Step By Step Drawing For Kids, Adults, and Anyone Who Wants To Learn How Draw To People) There are people out there, real artists, creating amazing pieces in seconds. And here's you, struggling with a simple stick figure. Wouldn't it be great to draw that, at least? Imagine your friend saying "I can't even draw a stick figure," and you, cutting in: "I can!" How awesome would that be? With that remarkable skill, your dreams would come true! Imagine people approaching you on the street and asking you to draw a stick figure for them! You could become rich and famous! All you need to do to make it come true is to follow this life-changing tutorial (Just Kidding). But seriously... you will be ready to practice gestures and a base for the human figure. If you manage to practice the instructions in this book at least 15 minutes every day you will be on the way to drawing interesting, dynamic human poses without a reference! And all this is thanks to a simple stick figure. What makes this drawing book different from others: Big simple pictures perfect for beginners Drawings designed so it's easy to learn Step-by-step diagram instructions No movie or cartoon characters Large 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages Drawing is fun for everyone and has lots of benefits including: Improves fine motor skills Prepares children for school Contributes to better drawing and handwriting Boosts awareness, recognition, and creativity Improves focus and hand eye coordination Perfect gift for kids and adults Enjoy the BEST How To Draw Stick Figures Book available on Amazon! Tags: Stick figures, People, Sketching, Animals, Pets, Coloring, Drawing, Book, Crafts, Dolls, Toys, Girls, Boys, Beginners, Fun

Download or read book Illustrative Dreams How to Draw Faces Anatomy and Fashion in Simple Steps for the Beginning Artist written by Gerald Snead and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the basics! This book will teach you how to draw the human body from the ground up, starting with simple lines and shapes, and will show you how to draw people in any pose with ease. There are many books out there in the world that teach you how to draw the human body in simple steps, but the vast majority fail to deliver on that claim. This book though is one of the good ones, because it will show you how to create drawings of people without expecting you to already know how to draw them. I won't leave you a picture of a stick figure, and then expect you to gain the finished product from that alone. With each step, you will be building one layer on top of another, developing the image from the beginning to the end. If you follow the steps laid out in this book, then it's pretty much a guarantee that you'll be able to draw everything here.Starting with the basic construction of the human body, I will teach you how to draw anatomy in its most basic simplified form, the stick figure, and will then show you how to draw the mannequin, which is where you will develop the stick figure into a solid form. It is from this step that everything else is created. The stick figure and the mannequin are the guidelines that will determine the entire composition of your character, from their height, and body type, all the way to the stances, and various poses that they take. And if you can draw these two things, then really, you are on the path to mastering the human form. Drawing the body is just the start. The next thing to do is to give your characters clothing. Different fabrics react in different ways, but every type of clothing is draped over the form of the human body, and that is why knowing anatomy is so important if you want to design clothes. I'll show you the basics to get you started on the road to mastering that craft.While you read through this book some people may complain that many of the drawings that I show you during the drawing process are too "sketchy" and that they would rather see cleaned up and "perfect" drawings of stick figures and mannequins. But my answer to that is that I drew this way on purpose to show those that are not yet used to drawing that when you begin to work on a piece of artwork it's not supposed to clean, and perfect. It should be loose and sketchy, because it is during these phases that you will be trying to get your idea's down on the paper, and not obsessing over a detail that will only end up getting erased in the end. In the beginning, your drawings are going to messy, that's a fact, but it's at the finished product that you will have your masterpiece.The first amount of advice that I am going to give you is to never give up. At times even the simplest of things may seem difficult to draw, but as with everything else in life, in order to be good at something it just takes a little bit of practice. This book contains the tools that you'll need, but it takes the will and determination of you, the artist, in order for you to become the illustrator you always dreamed.