Author: Diane Cardaci Publisher: Walter Foster ISBN: 1600589006 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
With easy-to-follow, in-depth instruction from four accomplished artists, Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects teaches beginners how to create convincing, detailed drawings in graphite pencil.
Author: Claudia Nice Publisher: North Light Books ISBN: 9781581804331 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In Sketching Your Favorite Subjects in Pen & Ink, Claudia Nice covers all aspects of pen and ink drawing. You'll find complete instruction for and demonstration of techniques such as crosshatching, stippling, texture and value contrasts, as well as the use of contour, parallel and scribble lines. All of theses techniques are illustrated throughout by the author's striking works. You'll find chapters detailing: Houses and Buildings: using freehand and architectural styles, learn to detail barns, houses and cityscapes. Animals: draw realistic animals by focusing on anatomy, facial features and hair texture. The Plant Kingdom: learn to sketch plants, flowers, leaves and trees - from an individual flower to an entire forest. Faces and Figures: sketch realistic, dynamic figures and capture varying moods. Birds: learn to draw lifelike feathers, eyes, bills and feet. Waterscapes: capture the reflections of a quiet brook and the spray of crashing surf.
Author: Lee Hammond Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440335184 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 391
Book Description
You can do it! If you've always wanted to draw realistic and believable clothing, then look no further! Lee Hammond drawing demystifies the process of drawing clothing through a series of easy-to-follow step-by-step demonstrations that will have you drawing like a pro in no time. With an emphasis on the human body and five different folds of fabric, Lee explores the countless ways that fabric moves and drapes on the human form. Exploring everything from the basics of anatomy to the importance of lighting to the way clothing and form work together--there is nothing Lee doesn't help you master. • 30 step-by-step demonstrations ranging from the basics of anatomy to masterful statuary poses to elegant and realistic clothing patterns and styles • Focuses on clothing the body and the way fabric moves and drapes, and the importance of light and shading • Explores a variety of fabric and patterns: lace, stripes, crochet, denim, plaid and much more!
Author: Christopher Hart Publisher: Watson-Guptill ISBN: 0823082768 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
The third title in a bestselling series, Basic Drawing Made Amazingly Easy is a complete drawing book for the beginning artist. Based on a series of lessons that begin with the five basic shapes (circle, oval, square, cylinder, and rectangle) combined with the five basic components of drawing (line, mass, perspective, light, and shading), the book progresses from the simplest forms to more complex inanimate objects and organic animate subjects.
Author: Lee Hammond Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440343179 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 225
Book Description
Learning How to Draw Has Never Been Easier! Lee Hammond's All New Big Book of Drawing is the culmination of nearly forty years of teaching. No matter what your experience level YOU CAN DRAW by following along these easy step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you want to create drawings of flowers, learn how to draw animals or how to draw a person, these drawing techniques, all-new projects, and expert tips will show you how to get great results with both regular pencils and colored pencils. • Two books in one. The first half is a comprehensive course on using pencils to capture shape, form and likeness. The second half explores adding color using colored pencils • 88 step-by-step projects. You will learn to draw everything with this book! Starting with a simple sphere and working up to sea shells, sunsets, flowers, birds, horses, clothing, people--and so much more! • A lifetime of know-how! Lee covers it all--from big picture concepts (selecting tools, shading techniques, making sense of perspective) down to techniques for creating the look of feathers, capturing skin tones, and making surfaces look shiny or transparent. Using her straightforward, three-stage approach to lifelike drawings, Lee makes any subject approachable, from still life and landscapes to animals and even people. This project-driven tome will help you create realistic, frame-worthy artwork. Project by project and subject by subject, you will gain confidence and cultivate great joy in drawing.
Author: Carrie Stuart Parks Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1600614957 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
Draw amazingly accurate portraits starting today! Even if you're an absolute beginner, you can render strikingly realistic faces and self-portraits! Instructor and FBI-trained artist Carrie Stuart Parks makes it simple with foolproof step-by-step instructions that are fun and easy to follow. You'll quickly begin to: • Master proportions and map facial features accurately • Study shapes within a composition and draw them realistically • Use value, light and shading to add life and depth to any portrait • Render tricky details, including eyes, noses, mouths and hair Proven, hands-on exercises and before-and-after examples from Parks' students ensure instant success! It's all the guidance and inspiration you need to draw realistic faces with precision, confidence and style!
Author: Lee Hammond Publisher: North Light Books ISBN: 9780891346357 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
If you've always wanted to draw beautiful, realistic-looking portraits of your favorite people, this step-by-step guide shows you how to do it - better and more easily than you ever thought possible. &break;&break;Lee Hammond quickly teaches you how to add the illustration of three-dimensional highlights and shadows to simple shapes using pencil shading and blending. After you've got the basics down, you'll learn how to use the same techniques to portray every feature of the human face. You'll also discover how to figure out what the features of your photographed model really look like so you can draw them from different angles. Then Hammond shows you how to put all those features together to create a lifelike portrait that truly captures the individuality of your subject. &break;&break;After you've completed these easy-to-do drawing exercises, you'll soon be turning the memories frozen in your old snapshots into warm, beautiful works of art.
Author: Ken Goldman Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing ISBN: 1600588999 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts offers the fundamental information beginning artists need to kick off their creative pursuits in graphite pencil. Featuring in-depth instruction on composition, value, creating textures, using and manipulating photo references, and more, Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts is the perfect guide for you as a beginning or intermediate artist. After an introduction to art tools and materials and very basic techniques, four accomplished artists offer insight, tips, and helpful demonstrations that illustrate important art concepts and techniques. You will also find an impressive and varied selection of step-by-step projects to re-create, including still lifes, flowers, animals, landscapes, and portraits in the four sections. Values: Covers shapes, form, the light source, how to create depth, and the elements of design. Dynamic Compositions: Discusses viewpoint, the golden mean, symmetry and asymmetry, focal points, landscapes, and negative space. Realistic Textures: Focuses on rendering the many different textures found in traditional still lifes, animals, people, plants and flowers, and landscapes. Step-by-Step Exercises: Includes additional drawing projects, such as a teddy bear, landscape, horse, floral still life, portrait of a girl, and fruit and wine. Throughout the book, artists Ken Goldman, William F. Powell, Diane Cardaci, and Carol Rosinski offer practical and easy-to-understand drawing techniques and art principles. The journey through Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts is not about making perfect drawings; it’s about making each drawing better than the one before it, while having a great time. The books in the Step-by-Step Studio series are project driven and introduce beginning artists to the fundamental tools and techniques of their chosen medium. Easy-to-follow step-by-step projects help beginners hone their skills while creating artwork across a variety of subjects, from still life and landscapes to animal portraits and botanicals.
Author: Lee Hammond Publisher: North Light Books ISBN: 9781581804737 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Master the Essentials of Realistic Drawings With Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing, your art will spring to life! From laughing children and frolicking tigers to fruit so vivid it makes your mouth water, you'll discover how to realistically draw your favorite subjects and how to draw them well! Learn to: Use easy-to-master graphing and shaping techniques to better portray your subject Replicate the effects of light through blending and shading Accurately render the personalities of people and animals Realistically draw flowers and natural elements by applying hard or soft edges Achieve a range of effects by using different brands of colored and graphite pencils Whether you're a beginner or a professional, with Lee Hammond's instruction you'll find the arsenal of tools you need to create stunning, real-life drawings that will captivate your audience.
Author: Lise Herzog Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 164604245X Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
"Grab your sketchbook, pens, pencils, and charcoal as you follow along with this instructional drawing guide that teaches you everything you need to know about creating the most lifelike human characters. With more than 150 step-by-step illustrations, Drawing People is the ideal guide for aspiring artists looking to develop their people-drawing skills. You'll start off simple with basic body shapes. By the end, you'll have gained the anatomical knowledge to make your human figures come alive on the page, including learning to draw: Specific muscle groups, Realistic clothing, Artistic body poses, and much more!"--Back cover
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