Fundamentals of Landscape Drawing - Hardcover

Barrington Barber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841932361 ISBN 13: 9781841932361

Publisher: Gardners Books

Synopsis

Landscapes have for centuries captivated the imaginations of artists.  Indeed many of the most stunning works of art are in this genre.  For the amateur artist, however, the sheer scope of the landscape can seem daunting.  Following the pattern established in his highly successful companion volume on drawing portraits, Barrington Barber shows you that it is easier than it looks.  All you need is a willingness to abide a few simple rules and to take delight in exploring the myriad possibilities he presents.

This book takes you through every aspect of this stimulating area of art in an informal yet informative style.  As well as finding practices and exercises among the 350 illustrations, you will discover examples to emulate and also to use for honing your skills.  Everything included in this book will add to the sum of your knowledge and understanding and so help make you a better artist.

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About the Author:

After training as a graphic designer, Barrington Barber went into advertising, working for top agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather, before progressing into freelance design and producing illustrations for a range of books and magazines.  Currently he combines teaching art with a successful career as a commercial illustrator and fine artist.  He has written several books, including The Fundamentals of Drawing and The Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gardners Books
• ISBN 10: 1841932361
• ISBN 13: 9781841932361
• Binding: Hardcover