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If you love drawing people but don't know where to start, this is
the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: People will help you turn simple
lines or shapes into lifelike images in just 10 steps. There are
instructions for the individual elements of the face and body, as
well as complete faces and people. With advice on basic equipment
and colouring techniques, each drawing includes colour palettes so
readers can easily find the right tones for their drawing. Learning
to draw has never been so simple!
When watching a masterful sketcher, it seems that they create
elaborate sketches with ease, tracing their pencils on the page and
bringing to life rich and detailed drawings. After sweating away
hours trying to create a simple sketch, you may find that yours
pales in comparison, looking amateurish and unprofessional. Why is
it that you can't do what these 'masters' can? While many assume
the difference comes down to accurate strokes and natural talent,
you couldn't be further from the truth. Accuracy is not everything
- confidence is. And, in this book, Hlavacs helps you to build up
your confidence, moving through each layer of drawing and helping
you understand exactly why one drawing looks more professional than
another. This book breaks down the fear around sketching, walking
you through how to create intricate sketches without difficulty. No
other book teaches sketching in such a natural way, allowing anyone
- no matter levels of talent or their past in drawing - to learn
how to make this beautiful skill an intuitive process. Hlavacs
demonstrates sketching as a pathway of logical steps, starting with
the most basic elements and then adding further layers to the
sketches as the book progresses. With a range of exercises to move
through and pages filled with the psychology of why humans are
drawn to certain sketches over others, this book will turn you into
the master you've always admired. Instead of aiming for perfection,
Hlavacs teaches you how to draw emotionally, using confidence in
place of skill and understanding in place of talent. No matter who
you are, The Exceptionally Simple Theory of Sketching will give you
rules and demonstrations that will turn every sketch you create
into a masterpiece.
This book contains all of Gary Gianni's artwork for George R.R.
Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Over 300 pages of
beautifully illustrated scenes from the five novels in the
series--A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A
Feast For Crows and A Dance With Dragons--are featured alongside
passages from the books themselves. Also included are illustrations
from the two prequels of the series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
and Fire and Blood. All together, the paintings and hundreds of
drawings in pencil and pen-and-ink provide a unique view of the
Seven Kingdoms of Westeros as seen through the eyes of the
award-winning illustrator. Describing Gianni's artwork, George R.R.
Martin says it's "as if I am looking through a window into
Westeros, that I am there with Tyrion and Daenerys, with Ned and
Arya, with Dunk and Egg." All of Gary Gianni's previously shown
pencil sketches and paintings have been tightened up and polished
for this collection, making them appear as new works. In addition,
over 35 pencil drawings appear for the first time. The artist draws
on his longtime experience in comics and illustration to offer a
unique perspective into Martin's universe. The book also includes
an introduction by Cullen Murphy, who discusses the art of
illustration and adds context to the pictures by providing an
overview of Gianni's career. Notes from the artist reveal insight
concerning his methods and the creative process of working with
Martin, a relationship that has spanned five years to date.
Chennai based aritst Natesh is perhaps better known for his
installation artworks and colourful paintings, which have been
exhibited all over India and in Europe. This collection of some
seventy ink drawings of surreal combinations of hands, women, fish,
tigers, eagles, and rhinoceroses showcases the amazing things
Natesh can do with a simple black line.
Whether your character is jumping for joy or grappling with an
opponent, this book provides all the essential techniques to draw
more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style.
The comprehensive introduction first shows the reader the physical
anatomy of male vs. female figures and gives important tips on
proportions, perspective and small but often-overlooked details
such as the relative differences between male and female hands,
fingers and feet. Five subsequent chapters cover over 40 action
poses in the following categories: Chapter 1: Action (e.g. running
and jumping) Chapter 2: Martial Arts (e.g. punching and kicking)
Chapter 3: Interacting (e.g. judo holds and high fives) Chapter 4:
Weapons (e.g. swords and knives) Chapter 5: Reacting (e.g. dodging
a punch or taking a punch) Each pose and movement is illustrated
with a rough sketch outline followed by a highlighted manga drawing
containing detailed annotations by the author. After studying the
sketches, you practice the drawing techniques in a tracing section
at the end of each chapter. Each chapter also provides professional
tips on the use of color and shading for greater realism. Special
sections contain information and tips on particular topics of
interest, such as how to draw clothes, hair and facial expressions
or how to create special effects. At the end of the book, an actual
6-page comic strip gives readers the opportunity to practice what
they have learned by filling in the missing elements.
Birds & Words is a true reflection of Charley Harper, that rare
species of a man with twinkling eyes and smile, with wit as
infectiously keen and light-hearted as his paintings. Harper the
humorist is as captivating in the self composed stories that
accompany his serigraphs as Harper the artist. This boxed reissue
of the highly collectible 1974 classic is perfect for every bird
lover, art collector and Charley Harper fan alike. Specially made
cloth wrapped boxes open to reveal a numbered cloth bound book and
one of four beautiful silk-screen prints, each estate stamped and
hand numbered. A perfect gift for any occasion.
This title inspires readers to use their sketchbooks as a launch
pad to exciting new works of art. Sketchbooks are one of the most
valuable tools an artist can have. They offer a place to dream,
explore, think visually, and express new ideas. Mixed-media artist
Slue Bleiweiss has the solution. She offers 12 different themes to
help artists stay focused and provides tips, tutorials, and insight
into how 23 artists approach their sketchbooks. Sharing vibrant
exceprts from the artists' personal notebooks as well as the
completed artwork the pages inspired, the book illustrates the
creative process from start to finish. The artists showcase a range
of techniques while exploring themes such as Everyday Objects,
Rhythm, and Weathered Beauty. "The Sketchbook Challenge" inspires
readers to use their sketchbooks as a launch pad to exciting new
works of art.
A compendium of step-by-step drawing exercises from the
best-selling Draw 50 series that features easy-to-follow lessons
for rendering animals including cats, dogs, horses, prehistoric
creatures, and more. With exercises taken from the animal drawing
instruction titles in Lee J. Ames's beloved Draw 50 series, Draw
200 Animals brings you the best of Draw 50 Animals, Draw 50 Cats,
Draw 50 Dogs, Draw 50 Horses, and Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other
Prehistoric Animals in a must-have collection of easy-to-follow,
step-by-step visual lessons on sketching and rendering all kinds of
furry, feathered, and finned critters. These classic lessons show
you how to draw everything from pets to wild animals, including
birds, insects, elephants, tigers, and more, in styles ranging from
realistic to cartoony.
Pioneer of chaos mathematics, Edward Lorenz posited in his 1988
paper Unventions what the hell? the now accepted theory that
unventions were a necessary reaction to humans getting all uppity
with their big ideas. So what is an unvention? Some say unventions
are simply everyday objects that are familiar to all. They are
correct. But they are also wrong. Unventions tell new stories about
the things around you releasing them from the mundane trudge of
daily routine to take on epic new roles. When you begin to see them
you are set free, and soon you will discover your own. Your mind
has been in chains for too long! Unventionswill change your world
forever.* *Largely in utterly useless ways
Create your own floral and plant illustrations, with no previous
artistic experience necessary! Each project in this beautiful book
is broken into easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, making
how to draw leaves and flowers (including poppies, pansies, and
cherry blossoms!) as easy as 1-2-3. You'll also learn the process
of creating patterns and digitising your illustrations!
Learn how to make the most of nature in on-location drawings and
paintings with artists and Urban Sketcher educators Gail L. Wong
and Virginia Hein. In The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on
Nature, Gail and Virginia share their secrets for getting beyond
basic greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including
detailed step-by-step examples and quick, insightful tips, this
book explains and clarifies important fundamentals for composition
and color and inspires unique treatments and points of view.
Whatever your skill level, you can bring nature to life on the page
for urban parks as well as expansive landscapes with The Urban
Sketching Handbook: Spotlight on Nature. The Urban Sketching
Handbook series offers artists expert instruction on creative
techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual
inspiration. These handy references come in a compact,
easy-to-carry format-perfect to toss in your backpack or artist's
tote.
Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934), the father of modern
neuroscience and a Nobel laureate, was an exceptional artist. He
devoted his life to the anatomy of the brain, the body's most
complex and mysterious organ. His superhuman feats of
visualisation, based on fanatically precise techniques and
countless hours at the microscope, resulted in some of the most
remarkable illustrations in the history of science. Beautiful Brain
presents a selection of his exquisite drawings of brain cells,
brain regions and neural circuits with accessible descriptive
commentary. An art book at the crossroads of art and science,
Beautiful Brain describes Cajal's contributions to neuroscience,
explores his artistic roots and achievement and looks at his work
in relation to contemporary neuroscience imaging techniques.
Have a blast while you learn to draw tons of sweet and whimsical
objects with this all-in-one guide. Meet your doodle coach, Amy
Latta - a bestselling lettering author and workshop instructor who
is beloved for her practical, encouraging, "anyone can do it"
approach to teaching art. With this workbook, learn how to
personalize handmade cards, amp up your favorite notebook or simply
unwind with some mindful drawing, either on your own paper or right
onto the book's sketch-friendly pages. Blank practice spaces are
provided throughout so you can doodle as you go! The best part of
these charming designs is that they are within reach of beginner
artists, including kids. Amy's friendly encouragement and
straightforward instructions break down each drawing into simple
shapes, so doodlers of all ages and talents can let their
creativity flow! Ink and colour hundreds of everyday objects,
covering a wide range of popular topics: * All kinds of cute
animals from the woods, park, sea, farm and zoo * Beautiful
botanicals including leafy vines, rosebuds, tulips and lavender *
Seasonal fun from springtime gardening tools and summer beach trips
to cozy autumn vibes and wintry snow days * Every holiday doodle
you could dream of from Halloween ghosts and birthday banners to
Christmas trees and New Year's confetti poppers Inspiration awaits
you on every page - all you need is a pencil and eraser, and you
can join the fun of doodling everything!
Silverpoint, and metalpoint more generally, is the practice of
marking with soft metal on a specifically prepared drawing surface.
Practiced for centuries, the artform is experiencing a resurgence
in recent years, with contemporary work exploring abstract as well
as realist, conceptual as well as traditional. Silverpoint and
Metalpoint Drawing is the essential manual of metalpoint technique,
written by Susan Schwalb and Tom Mazzullo, contemporary masters of
the medium. This book is the first treatise on the subject for
artists and art teachers with chapters on early history, materials
including grounds, supports, metals, and tools, techniques for
working in metalpoint as well as mixed media, and finally, the care
of metalpoint works. Not only beautifully illustrated, this book
also demonstrates how to photograph and exhibit metalpoint art.
Featuring a gallery of drawings by contemporary artists, along with
their tips and insight, Silverpoint and Metalpoint Drawing is a
perfect introduction for students of the medium and an inspiration
for those already more familiar with it.
This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing
to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing
techniques, Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the
clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, finishing with a
section on the importance of light and shade. Civardi's technical
advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding
drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any artist.
Previously published as Giovanni Civardi's Complete Guide to
Drawing (9781844482061) and now includes The Nude (9781844482443).
An exquisitely illustrated volume that emphasizes the importance of
drawing in Fragonard's creative process One of the most
forward-looking artists in 18th-century France, Jean-Honore
Fragonard (1732-1806) is considered the preeminent draftsman of his
time. This fresh assessment of the artist focuses on the role of
drawing in his creative process and showcases Fragonard's mastery
and experimentation with drawing in a range of media, from vivid
red chalk to luminous brown wash, as well as etching, watercolor,
and gouache. Unlike many old master painters, Fragonard explored
the potential of drawings as works of art in their own right, ones
that permitted him to work with great freedom and allowed his
genius to shine. The drawings featured here come from public and
private collections in New York, balancing a mix of well-loved
masterpieces, new discoveries, and works that have long been out of
the public eye. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art /
Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The
Metropolitan Museum of Art (10/06/16-01/08/17)
Design creative characters inspired by real people. Let Mike
Mattesi show you how to use life drawing to discover the poses,
features and personalities which form the basis of character and
then build, develop and 'PUSH' your drawings to new heights of
dramatic and visual impact for believable characters audiences can
relate to. Packed with color illustrations and photographs of the
models who inspired them. With step-by-step explanation of how the
characters were developed and exercises for you to sharpen your
skills this is everything you need to bring your characters to
life.
Celebrating the best drawings by contemporary artists, the Strokes of Genius series follows the beautiful, ongoing story of contemporary drawing through the work and words of some of today's top artists. Focusing on the theme "Inspiring Subjects," this thoughtfully curated 10th edition features the artists' most compelling subject matter. Artists and art lovers alike are sure to be inspired by the resulting energy and expressiveness showcased on these pages.
- 127 modern-day masterpieces in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard, pen and ink, and more
- A breathtaking diversity of styles and approaches
- Comments from the artists offer fresh-from-the-studio advice, insights, and anecdotes not found anywhere else
Discover a unique approach to creating art on location: start with
a loose, colorful watercolor sketch, let that layer dry, then add
details in ink. The result? Sketches that are more vibrant,
dynamic, and fun! Designer, urban sketcher, and author of The Urban
Sketching Handbook: Sketch Now, Think Later, Mike Daikubara is your
guide to this exciting method in The Urban Sketching Handbook:
Color First, Ink Later: Start with a detailed overview of the
process, from optional light pencil sketch to finishing touches
Follow along several step-by-step demonstrations that apply the
approach to a range of subjects, from still life to figures to
architecture Get inspired by an extensive gallery of on-location
sketches You'll learn how to let watercolor do the hard work of
urban sketching and enjoy the spontaneous effects and delightful
surprises you'll see in your artwork. The Urban Sketching Handbooks
series offers location artists expert instruction on creative
techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual
inspiration. These handy references come in a compact,
easy-to-carry format-perfect to toss in your backpack or artist's
tote. Also available from the Urban Sketching Handbooks series:
Understanding Light; Panoramas and Vertical Vistas; Drawing
Expressive People; Techniques for Beginners; Complete Urban
Sketching Companion; Drawing with a Tablet; 101 Sketching Tips;
Working with Color; Sketch Now, Think Later; Understanding
Perspective; People and Motion; and Architecture and Cityscapes.
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