Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and accuracy. Just take it one step at a time.

Claudia is an expert teacher, breaking down complex compositions into a series of achievable shapes and values that even beginners will understand. Through dozens of mini demonstrations, fun-to-do exercises and complete step-by-step instruction, you'll learn everything from basic drawing techniques to more challenging methods for rendering wonderfully rich, in-depth compositions.

Her visual instruction details how to:

Use a variety of drawing tools to suit your style and artistic intent
Learn to let go of preconceived ideas so you can observe lines, shapes and spatial relationships as they actually are
Create strong compositions through comparison and proportional control
Find, fix and avoid common mistakes by using simple grids and guide lines
Understand and work with perspective to create the illusion of depth
Reveal form through light and shadow
Explore the potential of texture to create mood and movement

Claudia's drawings illuminate a range of subjects, including portraits, landscapes, animals and still life. You can practice using her reference photos and drawings, or you can apply her exercises to your own subjects.

Start today, Claudia's way! Following her masterful guidance, you'll see the world through new eyes and draw better than you ever have before.

About the Author

Claudia Nice is the author of 12 successful North Light books including Creating Textures in Pen and Ink with Watercolor, How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal, and Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice. Well-known by both fine artists and decorative painters, her friendly voice and clear instruction reach many artists.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We are internet and shop based. Our total stock is over 150,000 items of which only about 20,000 are currently online. We are now members of the booksellers association of the UK and Ireland and as such are venturing into new territory stocking new books as well as used.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Yare Books Ltd
ATBS House, London Road, Beccles, NR34 8TS, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All goods are supplied as described. Books are sold as seconhand books major
blemishes will be noted but normal wear must be expected unless otherwise
stated.
Goods will be shipped on receipt of cleared funds.

Under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 we have to
refund an item if the buyer, you change your mind within 7 days of the day on
which the item was delivered.
including the original postage and packing charges. but you, the buyer have to
pay for the cost of return...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 45 business days	5 to 10 business days
First item	US$ 35.98	US$ 47.01

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.