The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques - Hardcover

Stanyer Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076073514X ISBN 13: 9780760735145

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 2003

Synopsis

One of the most important aspects of an artist's skill is their facility with various techniques. All practicing artists will over time develop their own style of drawing. Technique is the means by which that style is given expression. When an artist is well versed in a wide range of techniques, their creative vocabulary becomes richer and artistic possibilities are greatly increased. The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques is intended for artist who are looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of materials and the wide range of available media. It will teach them about the characteristics of these media and materials and how to use them to get the required effect. With unique combination of instruction and practice the book provides examples of the type of mark-making each media produces and follows these with a range of projects to demonstrate effective ways of working with them. By the end of the book it is hoped that every budding artist will have sufficient knowledge and confidence to utilize the techniques they have learnt in a broad range compositions of their own choosing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076073514X
• ISBN 13: 9780760735145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 207