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Art Instruction Book - DRAWING - Sketching for the Absolute Beginner - by Peter Cronin
Art Instruction Book - DRAWING - Sketching for the Absolute Beginner - by Peter Cronin

Art Instruction Book - DRAWING - Sketching for the Absolute Beginner - by Peter Cronin

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Sketching is more than just drawing quickly, it is training your eye and hand to work together, to respond immediately and naturally to the scene before you.

Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this book teaches the reader all they need to know.

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Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin shows the reader how to bring artistry and economy to their sketching; making for swift and impressive results.

With numerous simple step-by-step exercises as well as larger projects lead the complete beginner through the book, building towards more complex and rewarding artworks.

The book teaches how to sketch with a range of media, starting from graphite pencil and including information and exercises on charcoal, pen and ink and others.

This book is suitable for absolutely everybody who wants to take their sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction 6

  • Materials 8

  • The eye, the hand and the heart 18

  • Making a start 22

  • Farm in Sunlight step-by-step 28

  • Seeing the world 30

  • Harbour Scene step-by-step 46

  • S.E.T. in action 48

  • Churchyard Scene step-by-step 56

  • Types of sketch 60

  • Beyond the pencil 64

  • Composition 84

  • Fixing the Farm step-by-step 92

  • Handling complex subject matter 98

  • Boat Sheds step-by-step 138

  • Afterword 142

  • Index 144


Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 14 October 2021
Size: 216x280 mm
Illustrations: 450
Pages: 144