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Perspective is key to making your artworks look convincing and three-dimensional, yet it can be a daunting prospect for artists. This handy guide sets out the rules of perspective clearly and simply, using demonstrations and step-by-step exercises. You will learn how the same perspective rules underpin compositions of all types, from panoramic landscapes to urban scenes, interiors, simple objects and human figures.
3) Figure drawing methods for artists: over 130 methods for sketching, drawing, and artistic discovery
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Simple methods teach how to draw figures. When we try to draw a person, we are quickly confronted with various challenges. The proportions need to be correct, the attitude must be clear and vivid, the face should show resemblance and also be expressive. Such a task takes courage. Yet a little practice and training quickly lead to the ability to draw figures in a wide variety of styles. A figure in a particular posture can be assembled with a few key...
4) Realistic portraits in colored pencil: [learn to draw lifelike portraits in vibrant colored pencil]
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Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task. Introducing Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil--a comprehensive guidebook that shows artists the secrets to drawing lifelike portraits in this dynamic medium. This engaging resource is perfect for artists who want to improve upon their existing skills and learn how to render realistic portraits utilizing a wide range of techniques....
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"People are some of the hardest figures to draw, but young readers are given the tools to successfully complete drawings of people in a variety of settings through this helpful how-to guide. Through the use of encouraging text and clear steps, readers are able to develop their artistic skills and gain inspiration from a number of colorful illustrated examples. In addition, helpful tracing shapes are also included to give readers a strong foundation...
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First published in 1913 by noted British painter Harold Speed, "The Practice and Science of Drawing" is a timeless and invaluable guide on drawing. In his brilliant and insightful style, Speed shows both the aspiring artist and those who wish to appreciate and understand art the various approaches and theories there are to drawing from the technical and scientific to the more modern and artistic. Speed examines the many important aspects that the...
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Carla Sonheim is an artist and creativity workshop instructor known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques designed to help adult students recover a more spontaneous, playful approach to creating. Her innovative ideas are now collected and elaborated on in this unique volume. Carla offers a year's worth of assignments, projects, ideas, and techniques that will introduce more creativity and nonsense into your art and life. Drawing Lab for...
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Leonardo da Vinci declared that the first lessons for all aspiring artists should involve perspective, and this authoritative guide assists artists at all levels in following the master's advice. Its scores of concise chapters cover a vast range of subjects, offering a comprehensive view of one of art's most difficult challenges: the accurate re-creation of natural perspective. Discussions of theory encompass definitions, both scientific and informal;...
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It's a prehistoric party when readers get to draw friendly and fierce dinosaurs! With the help of colorful examples and simple text, readers are able to develop the foundations of strong artistic skills without stress. They're encouraged to draw a variety of dinosaurs, from the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Diplodocus. Clear step-by-step instructions help readers start, but then they're able to get creative. By adding their own shading, colors, and details...
11) Drawing animals
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"Thanks to the handy tracing shapes provided in this helpful how-to guide, drawing animals has never been easier! Readers are introduced to the fun of using shapes to create cool and cute animal pals as they follow along with each set of step-by-step instructions. With colorful illustrations serving as examples for each project, readers are given the tools and structure to develop their artistic skills in a stress-free, encouraging way. They're even...
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Create astonishing artwork with crayons! Crayons aren't just for kids anymore! Sculptors use them whole, bundling thousands of crayons to create environmental and installation-size sculptures. Carvers pierce and reshape crayons with scalpels, turning them into mini totems, helixes, and portrait busts. Landscape and still-life artists layer crayon shades in works on paper that rival paintings in their subtlety and depth. What will you do?!The Art of...
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Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that everyone - whatever their experience - can learn to draw well. In this book, after introducing different drawing materials and mark making, he goes on to show how line, tone and proportion can be used to create convincing, realistic drawings. Exercises are set out in easy steps so the drawing process is clear for all to follow. Tuition in essential drawing techniques is accompanied by explanations...
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"Readers are able to create their own beautiful landscapes after they learn to draw flowers, trees, and plants thanks to this helpful guide. Step-by-step instructions clearly support readers, and tracing shapes are included to give them a pattern to follow. This helps young artists build up their confidence, and the supportive tone of the text encourages them every step of the way. In addition, readers are instructed to use their own creativity to...
19) Learn to draw cats & kittens: step-by-step instructions for more than 25 favorite feline friends
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The book opens with brief information for getting started and the most popular breeds, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each breed.
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"Do you like to draw monsters and other mythical creatures? Open this book and get started! In six easy steps, you'll learn to draw ten of the most awesome monsters and mythical creatures. You'll even learn some fun facts about each one along the way. And you'll get art tips from the illustrator. So grab a pencil and paper, and start drawing!" -- Page [4] of cover.
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