
Learn Drawing Quickly
Sharon Finmark(Author)
Batsford (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 14. April 2016
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-84994-310-9 (ISBN)
Description
A practical book with simple excercises showing the basics of drawing.
Learning to draw is quicker and easier than you might think. This practical and concise book contains simple exercises and techniques to encourage you to start drawing, whether you want to be able to create a sketch, a visual diary of your holiday, or draw for sheer creative pleasure.
Sharon Finmark covers the basics of drawing, sharing advice on texture, pattern and form. She shows how to achieve light and shade, solidity of form and how to add simple perspective to your compositions. There is an introduction to working with different drawing media including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, coloured pencils and watercolour.
Subjects covered are still life, flowers and plants, landscapes, interiors and people. By the end of this little book you should be able to draw with confidence and have fun with it!
Learning to draw is quicker and easier than you might think. This practical and concise book contains simple exercises and techniques to encourage you to start drawing, whether you want to be able to create a sketch, a visual diary of your holiday, or draw for sheer creative pleasure.
Sharon Finmark covers the basics of drawing, sharing advice on texture, pattern and form. She shows how to achieve light and shade, solidity of form and how to add simple perspective to your compositions. There is an introduction to working with different drawing media including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, coloured pencils and watercolour.
Subjects covered are still life, flowers and plants, landscapes, interiors and people. By the end of this little book you should be able to draw with confidence and have fun with it!
Reviews / Votes
'This little book packs in a huge amount ... If you want to start drawing, improve your existing skills or just get some fresh inspiration, this book is a must.' * Gainsborough Life *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84994-310-9 (9781849943109)
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Person
Sharon Finmark trained at St Martin's College of Art and teaches life drawing and painting at Lauderdale House in London. She writes for the Artist magazine and is author of several painting books, including 600 Watercolour Mixes (Batsford).