Drawing: People with William F. Powell

Drawing: People with William F. Powell

Author: William F. Powell

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 1633227979

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Learn to create detailed, realistic drawings of people in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Successfully drawing people is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences. Drawing: People shows you how to capture the unique characteristics of people in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, placing proportionate features, and shading to develop form and realism. With more than 40 step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, artist William F. Powell teaches artists how to develop a portrait drawing to its fullest. He explores basic drawing techniques as well as art concepts that apply to drawing people, including proportion, perspective, and composition. This book includes in-depth information on how to render facial features, heads from various angles, and the figure in action, step by step. With this helpful guide, you'll even discover specific tips and tricks for drawing individual body parts, such as eyes, ears, noses, lips, hands, and feet. And the wealth of beautiful, inspiring examples ensure that Drawing: People will be a welcome addition to any artist’s drawing reference library. Drawing people can be tricky, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll be rendering realistic portraits in no time. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: People allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.


The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes

The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes

Author: Barrington Barber

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2017-06-13

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1788283198

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Landscapes have for centuries captivated the imaginations of artists. Indeed, many of the most stunning works of art are in this genre. For the amateur artist, however, the sheer scope of landscape views can seem daunting. Following the pattern established in his highly successful companion volume on drawing portraits, Barrington Barber shows you that it is easier than it looks. All you need is a willingness to abide by a few simple rules and to take delight in exploring the myriad possibilities he presents. The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes takes you through every aspect of this stimulating area of art in an informal yet informative style. Among the 350 illustrations you will find exercises to hone your skills and a wealth of examples to emulate. Everything included in this book will add to the sum of your knowledge and understanding and so help make you a better artist.


Drawing and Painting the Landscape

Drawing and Painting the Landscape

Author: Philip Tyler

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2017-10-27

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1785003259

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Capturing the landscape on paper requires the artist to look - to look deep into the distance and deep into the soul. This practical book celebrates the genre of landscape painting - the wonder of discovering the extraordinary in the everyday scene. Philip Tyler looks in detail at the materials, techniques and approaches needed to paint the landscape, and offers advice on how to portray space, light, atmosphere and different weather conditions. Supported by the words and images of other notable artists, he explains how to transfer one's emotional response to the landscape onto paper or canvas. There are exercises to support the 50 lessons in the book and over 300 colour images illustrate the text.


Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing

Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing

Author: Suzanne Brooker

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0399580662

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This beginner's guide to drawing in graphite pencil uses step-by-step exercises to teach fundamental methods for rendering all aspects of the natural landscape, with additional lessons on using charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and other media. Following in the footsteps of author, artist, and art instructor Suzanne Brooker's previous title The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, this book pairs the most universally-pursued topic for artists (drawing) with the popular subject matter of the natural landscape. Brooker breaks down landscapes into their various elements--including the earth, water, air, and trees--to convey how the fundamentals of drawing are applied to capture each aspect. Using the graphite pencil as her baseline instrument, Brooker provides you with step-by-step lessons that help you improve your rendering skills and re-create the beauty of the world outdoors. Examples from art history and contemporary masters supplement these lessons. The end result is a drawing instruction book that provides artists with everything they need to render landscapes no matter their skill level.


Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes

Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes

Author: Jack Hamm

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1988-09-22

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780399508066

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The how-to handbook that exactly explains and illustrates the step-by-step processes for drawing complete, succesful landscapes and seascapes and teaches the fundamentals of good composition as well as the separate picture elements. This guide combines the simplest kind of scenery sketching with the most complex renderings to give every artist, beginner or professional, essential scenery drawing techniques. More than 900 diagrams, pictorial explanations, and pictures


Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner

Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner

Author: Mark Willenbrink

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2013-07-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1440323356

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Have you ever experienced the peace of walking through the woods or the excitement of a storm gathering on a beach? Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner will help you capture these moments in artwork and share them others. In their fun and friendly teaching style, Mark and Mary Willenbrink offer a great beginner's course on drawing nature, showing you how to realistically capture the world around you. All you need to get started are some simple supplies, basic techniques, and inspiration. From field to forest, beach or mountain, begin with a structural sketch, apply values and textures, and, before you know it, you'll be drawing everything you see. You'll even learn how to render favorite wildlife such as chipmunks, deer and eagles! • Follow along with easy step-by-step demonstrations to draw rocks, seashells, butterflies and even more developed nature scenes. • Gain a working understanding of key concepts such as perspective, value and composition. • Discover simple tools and tips you can use right away to improve your art.


How to Draw Mountains, Forests and Country Landscapes! Activity Book

How to Draw Mountains, Forests and Country Landscapes! Activity Book

Author: Creative Playbooks

Publisher: Creative Playbooks

Published: 2016-07-21

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781683235309

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Halloween or not, this is one coloring book your kids will surely love. Vampires do not bite in this activity book and they may even become your children's good friends whom they can share stories with. Recreate the images of scary vampires and Halloween stuff for your kids. Get a copy now.


Beautiful Landscapes

Beautiful Landscapes

Author: Diane Wright

Publisher: Walter Foster Pub

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781936309115

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Explains how to draw lifelike landscapes through use of perspective, shading, texture, and value.


How to Draw

How to Draw

Author: Ian Sidaway

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2019-01-08

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13: 1620082969

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This practical art instruction book teaches aspiring artists how to draw the most popular topics: buildings, landscapes, people, animals, portraits, and still life. 50 demonstrations each include a photograph of the subject, the finished drawing, and clear instructions with step-by-step photos. Shows how to draw with a variety of different media, including artist’s pencils, chalk, charcoal, dip pens, graphite sticks, and more. Describes essential tools and materials and basic drawing techniques. Beginners can start producing accomplished pieces right away, while they practice and perfect their skills without dreary routine exercises.