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Classical Drawing: The Figure
A Guided Sketchbook with Prompts & Tips from the Pros
Av George Bridgman, Harold Speed
Häftad, 2025
127 kr
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Whether you're a trained artist or have never even picked up a pencil, this is the only sketchbook you need!Master artists George Bridgman and Harold Speed take you on a guided journey from the fundamental principles of human movement to capturing the dynamism of the human form. With a combination …
Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure
Häftad, 2000
339 kr
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Offering meticulous descriptions of the body's anatomical features, Lanteri — an intimate friend of Rodin — covers modelling from casts and live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; composition in both relief and in the round; drapery; adding inscriptions; and much more. 107 …
Practice of Oil Painting and Drawing
Av Solomon J. Solomon, James Gurney
Häftad, 2012
328 kr
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Complete with an Introduction by James Gurney, the author of Dinotopia, this guide introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. A series of images by the Old Masters includes 32 pages in full color, featuring paintings from the Italian, …
Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe
Av Cliff Young
Häftad, 2007
113 kr
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One of the few books on the subject, Young's completely illustrated manual gives expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. He covers folds in relation to the body, the figure's supporting surfaces, effects of pull and crush, …
Light, Shade and Shadow
Av E. Koller
Häftad, 2008
68 kr
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Even the most beautiful drawing can appear flat without shading. But with this expert guide, every artist can learn how to add dimension to their work. Beginning with the basics — casting light on simple geometric shapes — and progressing to the human figure, these step-by-step techniques, …
Perspective Drawing Handbook
Häftad, 2004
192 kr
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Concise, thoughtfully written text on drawing and sketching, accompanied by more than 150 simply drawn illustrations, provides important information on such subjects as diminution, foreshortening, convergence, shade and shadow, and other visual principles of perspective. Illustrations depict a …
Guide to Landscape Painting
Av J.F. Carlson
Häftad, 2003
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
143 kr
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The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, aerial and linear perspective, painting of trees, emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, plus information on canvas, palette, brushes, more. 34 black-and-white …
Craftsman's Handbook
Häftad, 2000
143 kr
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"Obviously of great merit." — Art Material Trade News. Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals secrets and techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of the Middle Ages. Translation …
Anatomy and Drawing
Häftad, 2004
154 kr
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This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist, explaining the subject in simple terms, identifying parts of the body and demonstrating physical activities through the author’s sketches. Chapters cover the human skeleton, head and …
Elements of Drawing
Av John Ruskin
Häftad, 2000
127 kr
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Timeless work by one of the greatest art critics of all time begins with bare fundamentals and offers brilliant philosophical advice from sketching to the laws of color and composition. "The truth behind Ruskin's statements is always clear." — American Artist. 48 illustrations.
Oil Painting Techniques and Materials
Av Harold Speed
Häftad, 2003
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
209 kr
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Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials — paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. — a painter's training, more. Speed also provides expert analysis of works by Velasquez, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hals, Rembrandt, and others. …
Practice and Science of Drawing
Av Harold Speed
Häftad, 2003
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
165 kr
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This classic approach to the dynamics of drawing by a brilliant teacher is filled with insights and practical advice on line drawing, mass drawing, visual memory, materials, and much more. Throughout, the author offers historical backgrounds and specific exercises. 84 plates and diagrams reinforce …
Nature Drawing: Trees
A Guided Sketchbook with Prompts & Tips from the Pros
Häftad, 2025
147 kr
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Whether you're drawing a lone sapling or a majestic forest, this handy reference guide offers simple drawing steps to help you capture the beauty of trees.Featuring dozens of illustrations of various types of trees, such as oak, willow, and pine, you'll learn basic instructions and tips for shading …
Landscape Drawing in Pencil
Häftad, 2006
113 kr
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Concise and beautifully illustrated, this guide provides invaluable instruction on the art of pencil drawing. It covers the basics of holding the pencil, applying different strokes, shading, perspective, and the rendering of different materials, as well as the finer points of pictorial composition …
Practice of Tempera Painting
Häftad, 2000
107 kr
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Historical background, step-by-step instruction, materials, permanence. Lucid, careful exposition of all aspects of authentic technique. 85 illustrations.
Modelling and Sculpting Animals
Inbunden, 2000
192 kr
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"A joy to read, as well as a constant reference library . . . thoroughly inspiring." — Workbench. Thorough step-by-step guide discusses anatomy of horse, lion, and bull; methods of construction; tools, materials, etc. Also comprehensive exposition of casting in plaster. 63 full-page photographic …
Perspective Made Easy
Häftad, 2003
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
136 kr
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Perspective, the author tells us, is easy; yet surprisingly few artists are aware of the simple rules that make it so. This easy-to-follow book – the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective – remedies the situation. In it, the author uses over 250 simple line drawings to …
Anatomy and Perspective
The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing
Häftad, 2004
143 kr
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This information-packed book by an experienced art teacher covers two important aspects of drawing the human figure — anatomy and perspective — that are seldom treated within the same book. With the help of more than 90 illustrations, the author demonstrates a number of the principles involved in …
Mastering Drawing the Human Figure
From Life, Memory and Imagination
Häftad, 2020
279 kr
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This comprehensive handbook for drawing the human figure is by a veteran instructor of the Art Students League of New York. Both a guide and a reference, it is suitable for all: novices, students, and professionals. Numerous illustrations with commentary cover the basic structure of the head and …
Light for the Artist
Av Ted Jacobs
Häftad, 2014
236 kr
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Intermediate and advanced art students receive a broad vocabulary of effects with this in-depth study of light. Topics include basics, use of light to define form and space, field effects, colored light, and many other subjects. Diagrams and paintings illustrate applications of principles to …
Pen & Ink Drawing
Av Frank Lohan
Häftad, 2013
165 kr
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An inspiring sourcebook for all skill levels, this guide helps artists discover a wide variety of subjects and ideas for their next sketch. More than 140 of the author's own drawings include partially finished details that illustrate how to achieve the desired visual effects. Stimulating topics …
Pen and Ink Techniques
Av Frank Lohan
Häftad, 2009
209 kr
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This richly illustrated manual covers everything from the basic tools and materials to the production of advanced effects. It presents dozens of exercises for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists, ranging from the creation of hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that …
On Divers Arts
Av Theophilus
Häftad, 2000
171 kr
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First printed in the 12th century, here is the earliest treatise on the arts written by a practicing artist. Offering an essential understanding of pre-Renaissance art and technology, the Benedictine author details pigments, glass blowing, stained glass, gold and silver work, and more — information …
How to Use Creative Perspective
Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators
Häftad, 2003
220 kr
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Distinguished educator shows that violating the academic rules of perspective can be as important as adhering to them. Coverage of the picture plane, foreshortening and convergence, three-point perspective, figures in perspective, more. Also analysis of the works of over 20 leading illustrators and …
Pen & Ink Sketching Step by Step
Häftad, 2012
164 kr
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This clear and concise guide to pen-and-ink work presents 37 step-by-step illustrations that progress from pencil sketch to ink outline to shadows and details to completed work. Written in a direct, engaging style and richly illustrated, its drawings range from easy to complex and offer guidance …
