Download or read book Drawing Outdoors written by Henry C. Pitz and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted artist, author and educator shows how to draw every major outdoor subject — land, greenery, skies, building, people, cities, and more — in all the major drawing media: pencils, pen and ink, brush and ink, felt pens, charcoal, Rembrandt to Wyeth. Over 100 illustrations.

Download or read book Drawing Outdoors written by Jairo Buitrago and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.” —Booklist “Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss.” —Kirkus STARRED Review Let’s all draw dinosaurs ... outdoors! In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher. Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There’s a blackboard, some chairs ... and not much else. But with the help of an extraordinary teacher and a little imagination, anything is possible! The students in this spirited picture book spend their days drawing dinosaurs outdoors. They draw astounding, spectacular creatures that come to life before their eyes, and turn their school into a wondrous place, where any child would want to go and learn. Drawing Outdoors celebrates the amazing impact of teachers, and the wonderful worlds kids can create while drawing. A perfect gift for a beloved teacher, kids who love dinosaurs, and aspiring artists! An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Download or read book Sketching Outdoors written by Leonard Richmond and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A facility with pencil drawings is a valuable asset for painters in oil and watercolors, and a high-quality pencil sketch ranks as the artistic equal of the best painting. This guide offers beginners step-by-step demonstrations of how to depict clouds, trees, buildings, and other outdoor scenes.Famed for his landscape paintings, author Leonard Richmond provides pencil studies that demonstrate each stage of picture-making, from rough sketch to completed work. Students who copy and memorize the simpler studies can advance to the more complicated pictures, attaining skills that will assist them in drawing directly from life or nature. Using a variety of pencil techniques, Richmond shows how to re-create stormy and tranquil skies, foliage, driftwood and rocks along the seashore, and other outdoor scenery. Students will savor the rich diversity of these illustrative landscapes, which include scenes from England's Cornish coast, a homestead in New Mexico, a Vermont meadow, and the French countryside.

Download or read book Sketching Outdoors in Spring written by Jim Arnosky and published by iNK Books & Media. This book was released on 2022-09-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early in March Jim Arnosky, sketchbook in hand, set out to discover the arrival of spring in his Vermont countryside. He had imagined many times just what he would find, and was fascinated to discover that the beginnings of spring were very different from his winter bound expectations.The weather was cold and raw. Most of his sketching was done with gloved hands. The first signal he perceived of resurging wildlife was the call of wood frogs. Early spring wildflowers thrived, but they were in difficult, Hard-to-reach places. Everything as in barely perceptible motions. On March 31 he commented, "I am slowly beginning to be surrounded by the things I want to draw."This book is the fulfillment of one spring season spent sketching by the artist, and naturalist. At the very heart of this remarkable work is his sharing of the keen pleasure that can be had sketching outdoors in spring and bringing it all back home.

Download or read book Sketching Outdoors in Winter written by Jim Arnosky and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes drawings of plants, animals, landscapes, and other aspects of nature in each season, with comments from the artist on how and why he drew them.

Download or read book Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner written by Mark Willenbrink and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever experienced the peace of walking through the woods or the excitement of a storm gathering on a beach? Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner will help you capture these moments in artwork and share them others. In their fun and friendly teaching style, Mark and Mary Willenbrink offer a great beginner's course on drawing nature, showing you how to realistically capture the world around you. All you need to get started are some simple supplies, basic techniques, and inspiration. From field to forest, beach or mountain, begin with a structural sketch, apply values and textures, and, before you know it, you'll be drawing everything you see. You'll even learn how to render favorite wildlife such as chipmunks, deer and eagles! • Follow along with easy step-by-step demonstrations to draw rocks, seashells, butterflies and even more developed nature scenes. • Gain a working understanding of key concepts such as perspective, value and composition. • Discover simple tools and tips you can use right away to improve your art.

Download or read book Drawing People with William F Powell written by William F. Powell and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a basic pencil drawing book with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It contains basic information on art materials, perspective and composition, as well as information specific to drawing people.

Download or read book Outside the Lines written by Souris Hong-Porretta and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a New York Times bestseller! Just add color! For anyone who loves creativity and contemporary art, or who simply loves the joy of coloring, comes Outside the Lines, a striking collection of illustrations from more than 100 creative masterminds, including animators, cartoonists, fine artists, graphic artists, illustrators, musicians, outsider artists, photographers, street artists, and video game artists. With contributions from Keith Haring, AIKO, Shepard Fairey, Exene Cervenka, Keita Takahashi, Jen Corace, Ryan McGinness, and more, Outside the Lines features edgy and imaginative pieces ready for you to add your own special touch.

Download or read book The Mouse Who Wasn t Scared written by Petr Horácek and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming story about bravery, perfect for fans of Eric Carle. Little Mouse wants to play in the woods. They are dark and full of big scary animals. But Little Mouse isn't afraid of anything - or is she? A charming story about bravery - with a hilarious surprise - from a Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted illustrator, who has been described by The Washington Post as "the thinking tot's Eric Carle". Petr Horacek is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book Puffin Peter. As at the 30th June 2018 Petr has sold a total of 4.4 million books. His best seller is Puffin Peter, selling just over 750K. Featuring Little Mouse, the same character as in A New House for Mouse, The Mouse Who Ate the Moon and The Mouse Who Reached the Sky.

Download or read book Life Drawing in Charcoal written by Douglas R. Graves and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rather than building up a drawing from lines, this innovative method encourages students to begin with tonal masses. Suitable for experts as well as beginners, its step-by-step demonstrations feature over 200 illustrations. Topics include foreshortening, use of modeling to achieve added dimension, facial features, and other aspects of life drawing.

Download or read book Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing written by Suzanne Brooker and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beginner's guide to drawing in graphite pencil uses step-by-step exercises to teach fundamental methods for rendering all aspects of the natural landscape, with additional lessons on using charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and other media. Following in the footsteps of author, artist, and art instructor Suzanne Brooker's previous title The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, this book pairs the most universally-pursued topic for artists (drawing) with the popular subject matter of the natural landscape. Brooker breaks down landscapes into their various elements--including the earth, water, air, and trees--to convey how the fundamentals of drawing are applied to capture each aspect. Using the graphite pencil as her baseline instrument, Brooker provides you with step-by-step lessons that help you improve your rendering skills and re-create the beauty of the world outdoors. Examples from art history and contemporary masters supplement these lessons. The end result is a drawing instruction book that provides artists with everything they need to render landscapes no matter their skill level.

Download or read book The Art and Technique of Pen Drawing written by G. Montague Ellwood and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical course in pen and ink drawing, this helpful guide includes a comprehensive survey of the best pen work in existence. A wide diversity of styles are presented ― from loose sketches to rich, engraving-like studies. Works from all periods include drawings by such masters as Dürer, Holbein, Doré, Gibson, Rackham, Pyle, Beardsley, and Klinger. An opening chapter presents the evolution of pen drawing, while subsequent sections allow readers to select topics in self-contained units on line technique; the use of materials, drawing the figure, face and hands; humorous illustration; pen drawing for advertisers; fashion drawing; and landscape and architectural illustration. An excellent reference for students, this book will also help illustrators and commercial artists further develop their own styles.

Download or read book The Art of Drawing written by Vivienne Coleman and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-13 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing is all about learning to really see the world around you and to translate it on to paper. In this book, author Vivienne Coleman shows how you can use just a few simple strokes, shapes and shades to draw almost any subject you like, from a piece of fruit to a detailed landscape. Each exercise is broken down into easy steps so that, even if you are new to drawing, you will be amazed at the results you can achieve. As you gain in confidence you can tackle still life objects around the home, then larger outdoor objects and landscapes, and finally living subjects: animals and people. From your first marks on paper to your most ambitious portrait, you will find your journey enjoyable and, above all, rewarding.

Download or read book The Complete Drawing Course written by and published by Chartwell. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Your step-by-step guide to drawing and sketching in pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, and colored pencil"--Cover.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Drawing written by Barrington Barber and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does every budding artist need to know about drawing? And what quick skills can you pick up to help you on the way? In this instructive book, Barrington Barber shows you just this, offering tips and tricks as he guides you through the fundamental aspects of drawing. Get to grips with still-life composition, draw dynamic bodies in motion, and capture the spectacular natural world. The Complete Book of Drawing is a distillation of the many skills that the aspiring artist needs to develop. As Barrington Barber knows from his many years of teaching and practising art, it is crucial for you to develop your own artistic style. And, uniquely among practical art books, this is what The Complete Book of Drawing provides. By revealing the nuances of texture, composition and perspective, this book will enable you to look at the world around you with fresh eyes.

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Drawing written by Barrington Barber and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-20 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop your drawing skills with this comprehensive 600+ page guide, perfect for beginners and experts alike. The Ultimate Guide to Drawing is perfect for aspiring artists or those looking to improve their technique, containing an array of useful exercises and step-by-step projects to follow. Internationally bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber works through the key areas of drawing. Starting with the basics you will soon learn to draw more complex subjects, such as dynamic bodies in movement, the texture of silk robe or sunlight filtering through the trees. Subjects include: • Still life • Portraiture • Human figures • Landscapes Providing essential advice and tons of inspiration, this drawing book will help readers create complex and beautiful artwork.

Download or read book Learning Outdoors written by Maggie Woonton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is now officially acknowledged that outdoor play is extremely important for young children's development and that a few old bikes and a climbing frame just will not do. This book shows how to develop an outdoor learning environment properly for young children and how adult supporters should behave in this space.This book offers examples of good