Landscape Artist's Drawing Bible (Artist's Bibles)
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Rating | : | 4.17 (871 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0785823611 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-01-22 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Nice Format; Informative Book" according to Susan Peirce. The spiral binding and clear images and text make this little book a delight and very helpful.. Jane said A little gem. This is a great little addition to my ever expanding library of drawing books. It is a small book that is easy to tuck into my shoulder bag and it is packed full of demonstrations and pencil sketches of landscapes. If you are looking for quick inspiration in a small package, this book is a gem. I would give it an even higher rating if it were bigger in size and a bit more detailed in instruction. There are demos for pencil, watercolor and pastel. The last chapter i. Lee said This Bible was a Disappointment. I was disappointed with the Landscape Artist's Drawing Bible. My hopes were too high after seeing the drawing of the barn, I think. I was looking for exact pencil style and landscape sketching techniques. But this book spends too much space on materials, going into information that I think is easy to figure out by walking through an art supply store a few times. The format of the book is handy, being a spiral back and small to hold. But, the advice given is not com
From charcoal to conte, and also including dry pastels, oil pastels, paint sticks, pens, brushes, and colored pencils, this book covers a wide range of mediums. Landscapes are often the most popular subject for artists. In this comprehensive guide, learn all about the equipment and tools necessary to record that special time and place on paper. Techniques like linear strokes, hatching, shading, layering colors, blending, burnishing, and wet brushing will give artists a range of approaches to find their own style.. Details about drawing in different mediums provides an excellent introduction. Over 60,000 copies sold worldwide.This book shows readers how to draw forms and add texture, how to lift images out of the drawing. Examining outdoor to indoor kits, drawing materials, mark making, composition and elements such as weather, this is the perfect guidebook for an expert or novice artist