Collins Learn to Draw – Buildings - Softcover

Cook, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0004133536 ISBN 13: 9780004133539

Publisher: Collins, 1999

Synopsis

In January l999 we are relaunching the bestselling Learn to Draw series of beginners’ drawing books with bright, modern covers.

Drawing is an essential skill for all artists and this book makes learning to draw buildings as simple as possible. All the basics are covered to provide a sound foundation in drawing techniques, and numerous attractive illustrations and step-by-step drawings show how these are put into practice. This book includes practical information on:

• tools and equipment
• space and perspective
• composition
• drawing interiors
• working on location
• portraying street life

Perfect for total beginners, Learn to Draw Buildings will also be valuable to more experienced artists wanting to improve their drawing skills.

About this title

About the Author

David Cook is a professional artist, well known for his work in coloured pencils. His work is exhibited throughout the UK and he holds regular painting courses and workshops. He has written articles for ‘The Artist’ magazine, is the author of several books, and his work was featured in ‘Chromacolour’, published by HarperCollins in 1996.

From the Back Cover

Everyone would like to be able to draw and for all artists, whatever their level, drawing is an essential skill.

In this easy-to-follow guide all the basic drawing techniques are explained with numerous illustrations and step-by-step drawings.

• Looking at basic shapes
• Choosing the right medium
• Composition
• Structure and form
• Portraying street life

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0004133536
• ISBN 13: 9780004133539
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64