Author : Ian Sidaway
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,95 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : 9781844769278
"Previously published in three separate volumes: Mastering the art of drawing, Mastering the art of calligraphy and How to paint and draw"--Colophon.
Author : Ian Sidaway
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,24 MB
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781780194509
From graphite pencils and charcoals to soft pastels and crayons, the art of drawing encompasses a variety of mediums and techniques, all of which are included in this comprehensive book. The first part of the book explains materials and equipments and describes the most popular drawing techniques through a series of short practice exercises. The second part has over 25 easy-to-follow projects. From a simple study of a grandmother and child to a modern city skyline there is something here for everybody. A series of 'quick sketch' projects are also included to show you how you might approach subjects in 5-, 15- and 30-minute drawings.
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Publisher : Chartwell
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 0785832750
"Your step-by-step guide to drawing and sketching in pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, and colored pencil"--Cover.
Author : John Elliot
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 25,68 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823033119
Designed for the serious beginner, this volume offers step-by-step advice on painting in oil pastels. Lessons progress simply from easy subjects and techniques to the more difficult and complex. First, artists learn how to use oil pastels to create traditional paintings in still landscape and portraiture. Then the author explores 12 specific experimental techniques, including impasto, washes and monoprint; stencil and screen techniques; and methods for combining pastel with soft pastel and mixed media.
Author : Parramon Editorial Team
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 14,77 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781438001968
Examines the theory and practice of color, discussing the color wheel, mixing pigments, and using color to express emotions.
Author : Paul Hardy
Publisher : Search Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,54 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Landscape drawing
ISBN : 9780855329181
Paul Hardy shares the delights and beauty of working with a medium that is versatile, exciting and inspiring. This colourful, practical guide illustrates the techniques of applying pastel to a variety of paper surfaces, from field sketching and composing a painting to painting skies, trees, water and reflections. Step-by-step demonstrations show the reader how to paint a series of landscapes from a moody moorland pastoral scene to a gently flowing river, aglow with the warm colours of autumnal trees. The artist is rewarded as fields, trees and flowers spring to life when pastel is applied to paper.
Author : Claire Brown
Publisher : Chartwell
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 11,62 MB
Release : 2009-09-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 0785820841
This guide to pastel painting includes sections on materials, the principles of color, techniques, and a final section on subjects that is designed to help you learn by example.
Author : Elizabeth Suneby
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 20,62 MB
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1525300903
A boy, a science project and an answer to a critical problem. During monsoon season in Bangladesh, Iqbal’s mother must cook the family’s meals indoors, over an open fire, even though the smoke makes her and the family sick. So when Iqbal hears that his school’s science fair has the theme of sustainability, he comes up with the perfect idea for his entry: he’ll design a stove that doesn’t produce smoke! Has Iqbal found a way to win first prize in the science fair while providing cleaner air and better health for his family at the same time? Sometimes it takes a kid to imagine a better idea — make that an ingenious one!
Author : Paul Pigram
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633224287
Beginning Pastel guides beginning artists through an exploration of pastel techniques and step-by-step projects for acomprehensive and approachable overview of the vibrant pastel medium. Pastels are a unique tool, and Beginning Pastel is the perfect introductory resource for artists just getting started in this colorful medium. Before jumping into the step-by-step projects, this book covers choosing the right paper, pastels, and colors, to basic techniques like blending, gradating, and masking. Each stroke and technique is clearly explained and beautifully illustrated. After learning the key concepts, you’ll promptly put them into practice through simple step-by-step exercises. With pastel often considered an advanced medium, Beginning Pastel makes the tricky task of drawing in pastel accessible and achievable for any artist. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, Beginning Pen & Ink, and Beginning Composition.
Author : Bill Buchman
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,35 MB
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 0823033147
Throughout the history of art, figure drawing has been regarded as the very foundation of an artist’s education and the center of the art-making process. Bill Buchman’s Expressive Figure Drawing presents the classic fundamentals of this genre, but with a distinctly contemporary twist—celebrating freedom, expressiveness, and creativity. This unique method incorporates more than 30 essential exercises, empowering you to draw the figure dramatically and with confidence, no matter your current level of skill. Filled with step-by-step demonstrations, inspiring images, and insightful text revealing a wide range of techniques and concepts, this book presents new ways to think about the figure and use your materials to free the artist within.
