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. ...

This fantastic guide to perspective is perfect for all painting & drawing enthusiasts. Covering everything from how to paint & draw freehand from nature without losing perspective to representing spacial structure this book is suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced artists. It applies the principles to real examples as well as theoretical exercises & covers a range of different perspectives including frontal to vanishing point oblique to two vanishing points views from above & curving. This book is the perfect companion to our other drawing titles the Art of Botanical Drawing & Drawing for Interior Designers. ...

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. ...

Drawn from Paradise is David Attenboroughs journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise one of the most exquisite & extravagant colourful & intriguing families of birds. From the moment they were introduced to the European mind in the early sixteenth century their unique beauty was recognised & commemorated in the first name that they were given
- birds so beautiful must be birds from paradise. In this unique exploration of a truly awe-inspiring family of birds which to this day is still shrouded in mystery David Attenborough & Errol Fuller trace the natural history of these enigmatic birds through their depiction in western works of art throughout the centuries featuring beautiful illustrations by such luminary artists as Jacques Barraband William Hart John Gould Rubens & Breughel to name but a few. Experienced ornithologists & general nature & art enthusiasts alike will delight in this journey of discovery of the worlds most beautiful & mysterious birds.
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