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Draw the exciting elements of your world with confidence using the
tips, techniques, and ideas in The Complete Urban Sketching
Companion. Packed with information and visual inspiration on
sketching architecture, cityscapes, people, and motion, plus
lessons on perspective and adding color, this collection will have
you filling sketchbook after sketchbook with compelling artwork.
The popularity of the urban sketching movement has grown worldwide,
and it's easy to see why. Sketching on the go is exciting,
rewarding, and creatively satisfying. With so many choices of what
to sketch and how to sketch it, you need a companion to offer
valuable insights, enlightening tips, and tons of ideas and
inspiration. The Complete Urban Sketching Companion is that helpful
guide to take along on your next overseas adventure, or to your
favorite cafe around the corner. This book includes key drawing
techniques and strategies from four books in the Urban Sketching
Handbook series: Understanding Perspective, Working with Color,
Architecture and Cityscapes, and People and Motion. Learn how to
draw unique buildings, urban landscapes, and lively street scenes,
incorporating interesting elements and striking color and lighting.
Get tips on sketching with accurate perspective with easy methods
and great examples to guide you along. Discover ways to capture
motion, whether it's a group of dancers or commuters on the move.
Become confident in adding color to artwork by learning about
different mediums and color mixing techniques. In The Complete
Urban Sketching Companion you'll also find: Simple tools and
materials to get started Ways to build a well-composed scene
Techniques for drawing urban environments to scale How to construct
a sketch in layers Tips for rendering different types of
perspective Strategies for creating dramatic shadows How to include
a range of color values to create depth Ideas for interpreting
movement and gesture Methods for drawing individuals and crowds Get
started on your urban sketching adventures today, and start
capturing life.
Learn dynamic sketching and watercolor techniques for creating
cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more,
enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and color.
Discover incredible methods and tips for creating dramatic street
scenes and vivid landscapes, and capturing dynamic figures and
graphic architectural details. Artist Alex Hillkurtz-a top
Hollywood storyboard artist, international workshop instructor, and
Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society-presents
fundamental concepts of sketching with pencil and pen for a number
of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous
ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add watercolor
for extra depth and interest. Make sketching more enjoyable by
adopting innovative techniques that will make a difference in your
practice, and your artwork. No matter your experience or skill
level, you'll benefit from learning: Compositions that draw the eye
How to avoid common sketching mistakes Ways to create light and
shadow to define shapes and add interest Successful ways to use
negative space The importance of perspective in creating depth Easy
color washes that create drama Get started today, and fill your
sketchbooks with unique drawings and paintings you will be proud
of. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at
all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and
painting skills and create realistic and representational art.
The Language of Mixed-Media Sculpture is both a survey and a
celebration of contemporary approaches to sculptures that are
formed from more than one material. It profiles the discipline in
all its expanded forms and recognizes sculpture in the twenty-first
century not as something solid and static, but rather as a fluid
interface in material, time and space. It gives insightful
revelations of the creative journeys of ten renowned sculptors and
showcases twenty-eight international sculptors. With over two
hundred colour photographs, this sumptuously illustrated volume
will inspire those intrigued by and interested in contemporary
sculpture.
Award-winning urban sketcher and best-selling author Stephanie
Bower presents a spectacular, all-new collection of sketchers and
their art from 39 countries in a city-to-city tour around the
world. The remarkable work of the vibrant, international urban
sketching community was first documented in The Art of Urban
Sketching by Gabriel Campanario. In the ten years since its
release, sketching on location has grown into nothing less than a
worldwide phenomenon. A visual feast of more than 700 images from
over 150 sketchers, The World of Urban Sketching unveils the latest
developments and innovations in the creative and rewarding pursuit
of on-location drawing and painting. New Artwork. Discover the
stunning and informative work of both established and emerging
urban sketchers, from Seattle to Santiago, from Singapore to
Sydney. New Techniques. Consider new styles and approaches in color
and linework, including digital, through artists' tips and
step-by-step demonstrations. New Stories. Learn what inspires
sketchers, even during a pandemic, and get invaluable insights into
creating artwork on location through artists' observations and
advice. Whether you draw during your travels or in your own
backyard, the beautiful work in The World of Urban Sketching will
expand your skills and inspire you to pick up a pencil and sketch
your world!
A practical approach to all aspects of making porcelain pots and
sculptures: from clays and glazes to throwing, handbuilding,
slipcasting and decorating. Porcelain is known and highly praised
for its delicacy, translucency, fineness and whiteness, but it has
always posed particular problems for ceramicists using it. In this
revised edition, Peter Lane looks at the development of porcelain
in the last few years of the 20th century and at the start of the
21st. He gives particular consideration to the technical
achievements, the working practices and aesthetic concerns of
ceramicists who work with this most popular medium and its close
relative, bone china. The works illustrated in this book
demonstrate the confidence and the versatility of contemporary
ceramicists who use its special characteristics in exciting and
original ways. There are over 350 new illustrations and 75 new
artists featured in this updated edition. The result is a
breathtaking look at the exciting and innovative work that is
currently being done internationally in this field. The wide
diversity of porcelain objects will both inspire and enthral
potters, collectors and anyone interested in fine ceramics.
What do toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans have
in common? They are all items that have been used to create art!
Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found
objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. Learn how
these ordinary objects are made into beautiful art. Created in
collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book
will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world
examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect
for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the
engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with
career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields.
Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will
appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.
From bed head to battle hair, the way you style your manga
character's hair can make or break their look. In this guide,
discover hundreds of styles to transform your sketches into amazing
illustrations. How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga includes: Detailed
information on how hair influences characters and scenes, how it
grows and moves, common male and female hairstyles, and more!
Step-by-step instruction for sectioning and drawing hair to achieve
more realistic looks. Plus, learn tips and tricks for taking styles
up a notch. 600+ illustrations showing hundreds of hairstyles from
multiple angles. From French braids and ponytails to defying
gravity with underwater looks and epic battle scene styles, this
book has it all! With step-by-step guidance and hundreds of sample
illustrations, this is your must-have guide to drawing hairstyles
for your manga characters. What are you waiting for? Grab your
supplies and get started drawing with style!
This much anticipated sequel to "Totally Tangled" is just as
tangled! Inside, the pages are jam-packed with Zentangle ideas,
tips, projects and 60 new tangles. Zentangle is the perfect
exercise to keep that big muscle inside your skull flexible.
The top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series now features the popular
new Kraft-cover format! With their quality paper and sturdy
binding, this is the sketchbook of choice for both amateur and
professional artists. This beautiful sketchbook contains acid-free,
medium-weight drawing paper with a vellum finish that's perfect for
everything from charcoal and pencil to light washes with ink and
watercolor. Perforated pages make it easy to tear out
"masterpieces" for framing or gift giving. All the copy (title,
paper description, size, page count) appears on an attractively
designed removable sticker that you can either leave on or remove
for a clean, blank front cover.
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