Drawing for the Beginning Artist: Practical techniques for mastering light and shadow in graphite and charcoal - Softcover

Martin, Gabriel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1633221903 ISBN 13: 9781633221901

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Master the art of light and shadow, and create beautiful works of art in graphite pencil.

Discover the basic tools and techniques necessary for creating realistic, expressive drawings in graphite pencil. Learn to "see" a subject through the eyes of an artist, first understanding the basics of perspective and proportion, and then observing the play of light and shadow, adding further depth to your drawings using value, contrast, and shading. Follow along as each drawing technique is broken down into simple step-by-step projects, from negative drawing and creating atmosphere to adding realism with basic drawing tools, including graphite pencil and charcoal, as well as the subtle introduction of color with pastels and ink. From still life to portraits and landscapes, no subject is left unturned in this thorough guide to drawing, a perfect introduction for the beginning artist.

About this title

About the Author

Gabriel Martin is a teacher and author and has written and coordinated more than 150 books related to fine arts, ancient and modern history, the history of art, children's books, and even fashion and design. He currently combines writing with his work as a historian, documentary filmmaker, and scholarly researcher. He is currently a professor of Visual Arts at Academia Cristina Blanch in Barcelona.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1633221903
• ISBN 13: 9781633221901
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128