Synopses & Reviews
This unusual book serves several different purposes, starting with its guaranteed appeal to both professionals and amateurs who like to pick up a pencil and draw. Art students seeking a change of pace will respond to the authors' very informal approach, seeing the lessons as fun-to-do confidence builders that emphasize the value of creative freedom. Every exercise can be performed by artists at all levels of training and ability.
All exercises are designed to develop and improve hand-eye coordination Each exercise focuses on a different approach to drawing precisely what the eye sees--rapid sketches of moving objects, detailed observation of tones and shadow, exercises that teach rules of perspective, and much more A powerfully effective art course that never feels like a set of tedious drills
Lessons can be completed using various media--pencil, ink, colored pencils, magic markers, or charcoal. Illustrations on every page in color and black and white.
Synopsis
The art book for everyone
This accessible, one-of-a-kind drawing book is perfect for everyone: amateur sketch artists, art students, trained professionals--anyone who likes to pick up a pencil and draw. With a focus on expanding creativity, honing drawing skills, and practicing mindfulness, these lessons are fascinating, fun-to-do confidence builders that will help artists improve their artistic style. Every exercise can be performed by artists at all levels of training and ability, so this makes a great gift for adults or kids alike. All artistic exercises:
- Develop and improve hand-eye coordination
- Explore different approaches to drawing precisely what the eye sees--rapid sketches of moving objects, detailed observation of tones and shadow, exercises that teach rules of perspective, and much more
- Are effective art courses that never feel tedious or too difficult
Lessons can be completed using various media--pencil, ink, colored pencils, magic markers, or charcoal, and each page features illustrations. This guide to drawing and sketching is the ultimate course for anyone with a pencil and paper
About the Author
Sam Piyasena is an illustrator and photographer who has worked for major clients, including Nike and Universal Records. He has taught illustration at several art colleges and has conducted international art workshops. Beverly Philp is a freelance illustrator whose commissions include work for magazines, publishing houses, and design companies. She has worked as a lecturer, teaching illustration, at several universities.