The Encyclopedia of Drawing Techniques: The Techniques - Hardcover

Harrison, Hazel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076241894X ISBN 13: 9780762418947

Publisher: Perseus Books, 2004

Synopsis

To draw well depends on three things: observation, knowing how you want to translate what you see, and the physical ability to draw what you want. Here’s a complete course in the art of drawing, from core sections on pencil and pastel to the more esoteric techniques of sfumato and gestural drawing. More than 50 drawing techniques are shown in clear, detailed, step-by-step photography, plus a comprehensive overview of digital drawing techniques, with directions for modifying digital drawings using a visual effects wheel. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DRAWING TECHNIQUES also features an inspirational gallery of some of the world’s finest drawings, demonstrating the full range of techniques in context.

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Review

March 2015 Previously published in 2004, this book has a new look with a contemporary style that is perfect for today's market. If you don't own a previous edition, then it is well worth purchasing. Its popularity is proven with six reprints of the 2004 edition. This book is THE guide to over 50 drawing techniques using a step-by-step, fail proof formula. It covers monochrome, colour and mixed media as well as digital drawing. The book is full of inspiring examples of work. It helps you to expand your work and to experiment but also it helps you to understand mediums and what they can do. Useful tips are given throughout the book and cross-reference is given to find further information on a technique. Highly recommended. Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts May 2015 A step-by-step visual guide, with an inspirational gallery of finished works! This book is a go-to guide for anything related to beaded jewelry, a must-have for any beader. Sara Withers and Stephanie Burnham, both jewelry teachers in the United Kingdom, begin explaining the different types of materials you'll use in your beading endeavors, then dive into the fundamentals. You'll even get to make some simple pieces along the way, to help yourself learn. You'll never have to worry about how to complete your next project if you've got this handy reference guide beside you! From Search Pres Bead Me Magazine US Oct 07 This title attempts to cover as many drawing techniques as possible. The book is split into four sections: monochrome media, colour media, mixed media and digital drawing. Readers won't learn advanced techniques from the digital section, but if you want to learn to use a new medium, this explains the basics well. Imagine FX --.

About the Author

Hazel Harrison is a practising artist who works in all painting media, often using her own photographs as a source of reference. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. Hazel lives in a small village in the Peak District, and divides her time between painting and writing art instruction books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Perseus Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076241894X
• ISBN 13: 9780762418947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160