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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...
7) 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...
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107 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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This volume is a collection of twenty-one of Georgia O'Keeffe's major drawings, done between 1915 and 1963. Each drawing is accompanied by the artist's comments, usually on how, why, where, or when she made the drawing.
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512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
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Featuring over 2000 colour photographs and artworks, this title helps to discover the joy of drawing, pastels and calligraphy. It also helps budding calligrapher learn about tools and equipment and the key techniques of calligrams, double point, gilding, and using a computer.
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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;...
18) El dibujo
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Techniques and materials appropriate for children learning to draw.
19) Adobe designs
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36 unnumbered leaves : chiefly plans ; 22 x 29 cm
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