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Describe your latest book/project/work. I've been studying the life and work of photographer W. Eugene Smith for 13 years. My first book (Dream... Continue »
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    The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965

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Keys to Drawing: Bert Dodson's Successful Method of "Teaching Anyone Who Can Hold a Pencil" How

by Bert Dodson

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North Light is proud to present North Light Classic Editions — art books that have proven themselves to be true "classics" of the category through consistently excellent sales and unanimously high praise. Each title bestowed this honor appears with an unmistakable blue seal designating them as the best of the best.<P>Bert Dodson's successful method of "teaching anyone who can hold a pencil" how to draw has made this tome one of the most popular, best-selling art books in history — an essential reference for every artist's library!<P>Dodson offers a complete system for developing drawing skills, basing his approach on 55 "keys" to drawing — rules that don't need to be memorized, but realized. Dodson helps artists learn to trust their eyes and sharpen their observation skills through 48 practice exercises, reviews, and self-evaluations. Topics include learning to control proportion, scale, movement, depth, pattern and more!

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780891343370
Author:
Dodson, Bert
Publisher:
North Light Books
Location:
Cincinnati, Ohio :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Techniques
Subject:
Study and teaching
Subject:
Drawing
Subject:
Technique
Subject:
Drawing -- Technique.
Subject:
Drawing - General
Subject:
Techniques - General
Subject:
Techniques - Drawing
Edition Description:
1st ed. 1st pbk. printing
Publication Date:
August 1990
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
10.96x8.56x.49 in. 1.62 lbs.
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