Quentin Blake is one of the most celebrated illustrators in the world today & the best person imaginable to collaborate on this sketchbook with training wheels. Full of inspirational artwork instruction & plenty of white space reserved for the artist-to-be the book comes with an artist-quality sketch pen & two watercolour pencils. ...

It is generally thought that hands & feet are the hardest parts of the body to portray effectively in drawings paintings & sculptures. Giovanni Civardi demystifies the process of capturing both with this inspirational easy-to-follow guide. Using pencils charcoal pastels pen & ink watercolours felt pens & more Giovanni teaches the importance of observation & sketching & how to capture life & movement. He shows how to simplify the hands & feet of children & adults with illustrations & an easy-to-understand section on the importance of anatomy & proportions. Further explanations about light shade & tone give helpful advice on capturing the essence of the drawing. Many different techniques are included from the linear method where the contours of the shapes are sketched to the structural method where the main areas are emphasised. For anyone interested in the figure this book is invaluable. It is packed with information quick sketches & more elaborate works. ...

In this illustrated collection of fashion illustrations of jewels Vogue jewellery editor Carol Woolton draws out the essence of the jewellery designers creative energy. Organized thematically around the topics of civilization the natural world art & architecture culture & literature raw materials & history this book examines the relationship between drawing & jewellery design & features pages from the designers sketchbooks images from their mood boards & photographs of their newest designs. Including insightful interviews with each designer the book sheds light on the creative process & tells a gripping story of how an idea is transformed into a beautiful polished jewel. A compelling mix of text & visual display this book presents the best of the art of jewellery design. ...

Whether you want to draw a beloved pet cat or a magnificent wolf this book provides a complete course. Lucy Swinburne explains the strengths of various drawing techniques & materials clearly & simply. The book

Includes:: step by step projects for you to follow ranging from meerkats to horses. This inspiring book is a must-have for any artist seeking to capture the elusive magic of animals with expert guidance on producing pictures with spirit & majesty in a realistic style.

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Using graphite pen & ink & charcoal Carole Massey demystifies the drawing process offering a simple route to success. There are chapters on structure proportions & features as well as vital information on perspective light & shade for your portraits. Giving confidence to beginners this book explains techniques in a clear simple way & offers inspiration & many new ideas to more seasoned artists. ...

The focus of the book is very much on Giovannis exquisite drawings of a broad range of animals including cats dogs horses chickens rabbits & birds in a variety of poses. There are sections on perspective anatomy form structure & movement & techniques. Civardi also shares pages from his sketchbook depicting dogs chickens cattle cats & horses & the book ends with a section devoted to the drawings he made in the Natural History Museum Milan. The accompanying text provides concise clearly written explanations of the subject including materials equipment & practical considerations & the authors in-depth knowledge of the subject is apparent throughout. This is therefore an ideal introduction to drawing pets for the absolute beginner as well as a source of information & inspiration for artists of all abilities. ...

Pets & farm animals are some of the most fun things to draw. With a little help they can be some of the easiest ones too. In just a few steps readers discover how to create bright cartoon versions of cats dogs & other animals of home & farm life. Detailed photographs provide the subject matter while fun fascinating facts teach artists along the way. ...

Brimming with practical advice & packed with everything from simple exercises & studies to landscapes buildings & portraits this excellent series is ideal for all those wanting to learn how to draw
- or for those wanting to improve their skills. Giovanni Civardi discusses composition perspective light & shade detail texture building up an image & capturing a likeness drawing trees mountains skies water & much more. You will find plenty of encouragement & guidance in these enjoyable books with many helpful tips a selection of step-by-step demonstrations & a wealth of information. A practical easy-to-follow guide which shows how to observe & draw portraits of children & adults
- & how to capture a likeness. The artist covers all the important techniques including anatomy proportions of the face creating realistic features using tone formal & informal portraits & more.

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Through easy-to-follow techniques tips & step-by-step demonstrations Mark & Mary Willenbrink provide guidance & encouragement for beginning artists to draw portraits of their friends & family. Readers learn about materials basic techniques & individual facial features. Then through 12 complete demonstrations readers learn how to draw people from a range of age groups & ethnicities. Simple compositions & a realistic style build confidence in beginning artists giving them the skills they need to create finished portraits. ...

Using a series of 300 drawings & diagrams the author analyzes the basic structure anatomy & proportions of the human head. He delineates the musculature of every facial feature explains wrinkle patterns & demonstrates how to draw the head from every angle. The text explains how to age the face from infancy to old age & defines a diverse array of head types by structure explaining their proportions & the features that go with them. Works by such artists as Vermeer Degas & Picasso supplement the authors own drawings throughout the text. ...