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Sketching Techniques for Artists by Alex Hillkurtz USED softback Rockport Quarto
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- “In good shape with solid binding The dust jacket is outstanding.”
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- ISBN
- 9781631599231
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-10
1631599232
ISBN-13
9781631599231
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14050402295
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sketching Techniques for Artists : In-Studio and Plein-Air Methods for Drawing and Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces and Figures, and More
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Techniques / Pen & Ink Drawing, Techniques / Watercolor Painting, Techniques / Drawing, Graphic Arts / General
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art
Book Series
For Artists Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2024-442164
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"An ideal DIY instructional combination of textbook, guide and 'how to' manual, exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization and presentation making it especially and unreservedly recommended ." -- Midwest Book Review, An ideal DIY instructional combination of textbook, guide and 'how to' manual, exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization and presentation making it especially and unreservedly recommended ., Emphasizes the power of storytelling through drawings, with plentiful tips and suggestions on how to capture mood, energy and narrative.
Series Volume Number
5
Volume Number
Volume 5
Dewey Decimal
741.2
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 MATERIALS AND TOOLS A Personal Choice Pens, Pencils, and Inks Paper and Sketchbooks Brushes Watercolor Paint Miscellaneous Tools 2 GENERAL SKETCHING TECHNIQUES Using the Language of Film to Tell a Story Selecting What to Sketch Rendering Light in a Sketch Details 3 COMPOSITION Telling a Story The Rule of Thirds Contrast and Detail Thumbnail Sketches 4 PERSPECTIVE Basic Bones Linear Perspective The Horizon Line One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Three-Point Perspective Perspective on a Curved Street 5 STILL LIFE A Poem Made Visible A New Way to See Objects Rendering Light Adding Color Structure Negative Space 6 LANDSCAPES Landscape Composition Sketching Landscapes and Line Weight Atmospheric Perspective 7 ARCHITECTURE An Overview of Basic Forms Roofs Doorways and Arches Windows Balconies Awnings Signs Architecture as Character 8 FIGURES The Basic Figure Adding Volume Capturing Gesture Drawing Figures in Groups Drawing the Head 9 WATERCOLOR Dancing with Watercolor Creating Multiple Effects with One Color Creating Texture: Splatters, Splashes, and Scrapes Color Mixing Warm and Cool Colors Painting with a Limited Palette Stages of a Painting The Color and Consistency of Shadows Contre Jour Conclusion: Keep Going Resources Influences Acknowledgments About the Author Index
Synopsis
Sketching Techniques for Artists is the modern guide for learning essential sketching and watercolor techniques for creating landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, figures and faces, still lifes, and more., 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., Sketching Techniques for Artists is the modern guide for learning essential sketching and watercolour techniques for creating landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, figures and faces, still lifes, and more. Learn dynamic sketching and watercolour techniques for creating cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more, enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and colour. 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 and international workshop instructor, 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 watercolour 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 colour 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.
LC Classification Number
NC730
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