The Fundamentals of Drawing: A Complete Professional Course for Artists

Barber, Barrington

ISBN 10: 0572028792 / ISBN 13: 9780572028794

Published by Arcturus Publishing, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fundamentals of Drawing: A Complete Professional Course for Artists
• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0572028792
• ISBN 13: 9780572028794
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An experienced artist and teacher introduces the time-honored, proven principles of good drawing. More than 350 illustrations and comprehensive instructions teach all the basic techniques. Other lessons focus on still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing and portraiture, and composition. From capturing perspective and motion to adding details, you’ll be able to create beautiful, realistic drawings.

From the Back Cover

Anyone with a little persistance and the desire can learn to draw well - this is the starting point for The Fundamentals of Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for all students of all abilities. Opportunities for practice and improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects - still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing and portraiture - and supported by demonstrations of a broad range of skills and techniques, including perspective and composition.

The methods used in The Fundamentals of Drawing have been practised through the centuries by art students and professional artists. They are time-honoured and proven. Barrington Barber brings his invaluable expertise as a working artist and teacher to the task of showing you how to use them effectively to create successful drawings. No matter what your level of expertise, you will find his clear approach encouraging and his way of teaching inspirational.

Includes 350 illustrations.