Foundations of Drawing

Foundations of Drawing
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Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9780307987198
ISBN-13 : 0307987191
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Foundations of Drawing by : Al Gury

From a leading art instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, a complete survey of drawing as an art form covering its history, materials, and key techniques, alongside step-by-step demonstrations. Foundations of Drawing is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history, aesthetics, methods, and materials of the drawing medium. Throughout, clearly defined demonstrations provide easy access to the practice of drawing as well as the history and development of core drawing techniques. Richly illustrated, the book contains reproductions of the finest master drawings from the fifteenth century to the present. Unlike other drawing instruction books that focus on step-by-step lessons exclusively, Foundations of Drawing provides readers with the context and background to help understand just why these materials and methods are so vital for successful drawing.

The Art and Science of Drawing

The Art and Science of Drawing
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Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
Total Pages : 479
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ISBN-10 : 9781681987774
ISBN-13 : 1681987775
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis The Art and Science of Drawing by : Brent Eviston

Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical techniques to contemporary practices and designed an approach that combines tried and true techniques with innovative methods of his own. Now, he shares his secrets with this book that provides the most accessible, streamlined, and effective methods for learning to draw.

Taking the reader through the entire process, beginning with the most basic skills to more advanced such as volumetric drawing, shading, and figure sketching, this book contains numerous projects and guidance on what and how to practice. It also features instructional images and diagrams as well as finished drawings. With this book and a dedication to practice, anyone can learn to draw!

The Fundamentals of Drawing

The Fundamentals of Drawing
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Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages : 343
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ISBN-10 : 9781848584105
ISBN-13 : 1848584105
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis The Fundamentals of Drawing by : Barrington Barber

This internationally bestselling guide covers essential drawing techniques, written by expert practical art author Barrington Barber. The Fundamentals of Drawing is a practical and comprehensive drawing course from beginner to advanced levels. Opportunities for practice and improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects with step-by-step examples to guide you through. Subjects include: • Still life • Plants, nature and animals • Portraiture and life drawing • Perspective and composition The methods used in this book are time-honored and proven, having been practiced through the centuries by art students and professional artists. Barrington Barber brings his invaluable expertise as a working artist and teacher to the task of showing you how to use them effectively to create successful drawings. No matter what your level of expertise, you will find his clear approach encouraging and his way of teaching inspirational.

Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing

Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 696
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X001782976
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing by : Warren Jacob Luzadder

The Practice & Science of Drawing

The Practice & Science of Drawing
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Publisher : J.B. Lippincott
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89057257388
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis The Practice & Science of Drawing by : Harold Speed

Lessons in Classical Drawing (Enhanced Edition)

Lessons in Classical Drawing (Enhanced Edition)
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Publisher : Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 9780770433949
ISBN-13 : 0770433944
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Lessons in Classical Drawing (Enhanced Edition) by : Juliette Aristides

The practice of drawing…distilled to its essential elements. Embedded with videos, beautifully filmed in Florence, Italy, that provide real-time drawing lessons so that any gaps in the learning process are filled in with live instruction. In this elegant and inspiring primer, master contemporary artist and author Juliette Aristides breaks down the drawing process into small, manageable lessons; introduces time-tested principles and techniques that are easily accessible; and shares the language and context necessary to understand the artistic process and create superior, well-crafted drawings.

Alla Prima

Alla Prima
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Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 179
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780823098347
ISBN-13 : 0823098346
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Alla Prima by : Al Gury

Alla Prima is a comprehensive guide to direct painting, characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface. It covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it includes detailed step-by-step lessons and discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork, and colour development.

Drawing Cutting Edge Anatomy

Drawing Cutting Edge Anatomy
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Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 146
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780770434861
ISBN-13 : 077043486X
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Drawing Cutting Edge Anatomy by : Christopher Hart

This drawing tutorial from best-selling author Christopher Hart shows artists how to draw exaggerated musculature of super-sized figures in action poses.

Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces

Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 139
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ISBN-10 : 9781592539864
ISBN-13 : 1592539866
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces by : Jane Davenport

Perfect for aspiring designers, Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces is an inspiring, mixed-media workbook on how to draw and paint beautiful, fashion illustration–style faces. Author Jane Davenport is a beloved artist and international workshop instructor known by her thousands of students and fans for her over-the-top, enthusiastic, happy, and encouraging style. In Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces, Davenport guides you, step by step, through the foundations of drawing a face, developing successful features, creating skin tones, playing with bright colors, shading, highlighting, and much more as you learn to create amazing mixed-media portraits. With this elegantly designed guidebook, you will quickly master a variety of techniques in a variety ofmediums, including: Pencil Marker Pen Watercolor Acrylic paint Ink Pastel Ephemera Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces will have you dancing your way through the exercises. In no time at all, you will have a selection of beautifully faced portraits ready to view, display, or even sell to a fashion designer.

Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 0615272819
ISBN-13 : 9780615272818
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Figure Drawing by : Michael Hampton