Drawing: A Step-by-step Guide to Drawing Techniques (Practical Arts S.) - Softcover

Gair, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852385413 ISBN 13: 9781852385415

Publisher: Letts of London, 1995

Synopsis

The Collins Artist’s Guides are a new series of inexpensive, superbly illustrated books on the materials, techniques and inspiration of painting, taken from the bestselling, award-winning Collins Artist’s Manual.

Drawing is an essential skill for artists of all levels of ability. Contents include information on choosing, caring for and using the many and varied types of drawing media, such as pencil, pastel, charcoal and ink, supports and accessories.

There is also advice on observation techniques, composition, drawing figures in isolation and within a setting, and sketching.

About this title

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive and superbly illustrated book on materials, techniques and approaches to drawing.

'Collins Artist’s Guide to Drawing' helps you to develop those skills that are essential to every artist – the ability to observe with a critical eye, then set down your observations on paper. Some artists confine their drawing activities to making on-the-spot observations in a sketchbook, while others devote many hours to careful studies in pencil, pastel or pen and ink. Whatever route you follow, 'Collins Artist’s Guide to Drawing' will supply the inspiration and technical know-how.

Contents include choosing, caring for and using the many and varied types of drawing materials – pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, paper and accessories. There is also advice on drawing and observation, figure drawing, sketching outdoors, composition and drawing aids.

Synopsis

This beginners guide opens with an overview of the history of drawing and a collection of contemporary designs. The book includes practical guidance on choosing the best charcoals, chalks, crayons, pencils and paper. Information is also included on drawing techniques, such as brush drawing, charcoal and chalk-hatching, drawing on tinted paper and graffito. For each of the designs there are detailed step-by-step instructions. The practical suggestions and background information should also provide a sound basis for expanding the skills of the more experienced artist. Other work by the author includes "Watercolour Painter's Question and Answer Book", "Light, Colour and Form" and, in the Letts Practical Art Series, "Watercolour" and "Acrylics".

Edition details

• Publisher: Letts of London
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852385413
• ISBN 13: 9781852385415
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96