Drawing and Sketching (Collins Need to Know?) - Softcover

Simmonds, Jackie Et Al

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9780007193271: Drawing and Sketching (Collins Need to Know?)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007193270 ISBN 13: 9780007193271

Publisher: Collins, 2005

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This practical one-stop guide will show you all the techniques and inspiration you need to start drawing. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy format with colour illustrations and expert advice throughout.

Thinking about taking up drawing or sketching? Need to know about the best techniques? Want to know which materials to use?

Well-known artists Jackie Simmonds, Wendy Jelbert and Marie Blake take you by the hand, using step-by-step exercises to teach you the basics of sketching a range of subjects. There is advice on which materials to use and all the different drawing media are covered: pencil, charcoal, conte, pen, coloured pencils, pastels and water-soluble pencils. By the end of the book even a real beginner can create a drawing to be proud of.

Contents include: flowers; still life; trees; water; landscapes; seascapes; people; buildings.

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Review:

“Well done, easy to follow, and properly detailed” – Artists and Illustrators.

“The text is helpful and easy to follow and there are many examples, demonstrations and exercises to encourage and help the reader.” – Leisure Painter

Synopsis:

Collins Need to Know is a series of illustrated books covering a wide range of popular subjects and activities. Attractively illustrated in colour throughout, these handy, practical books give you all the information you need to know in a concise and accessible way. Thinking about taking up drawing or sketching? Need to know about the best techniques? Want to know which materials to use? Collins Need to Know? Drawing and Sketching is a one-stop guide to all the know-how, insider tips and inspiration you need. Well-known artists Jackie Simmonds, Wendy Jelbert and Marie Blake take you by the hand, using step-by-step exercises to teach you the basics of sketching a range of subjects. There is advice on which materials to use and all the different drawing media are covered: pencil, charcoal, conte, pen, coloured pencils, pastels and water-soluble pencils. By the end of the book even a real beginner can create a drawing to be proud of. Contents include: / Flowers / Still life / Trees / Water / Landscapes / Seascapes / People / Buildings Don't be held back any longer - get Need to Know? and get sketching!

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