Pen Ink And Watercolor Sketching 2 Temples Of Cambodia
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Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching 2 – Temples of Cambodia by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
Let’s re-create the lost world of the ancient kings through pen, ink, and watercolor sketching. Cambodia is a land of rich heritage, ancient mystique and tragic contemporary history. Nevertheless, as peace returned to Cambodia for the last two decades, the ancient temples in the city of Siem Reap found themselves back on the world’s tourist map. Siem Reap is home to many ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples. These temples are an example of some of the most breathtaking architecture and incredible artwork. I traveled to Siem Reap in 2019 to visit these temples and experience sketching them on-location. The trip proved to be an enriching and meditative experience for me. I also realized that drawing and painting the illustrations of these ancient temples was an equally delightful and challenging experience. In this book, you will learn to draw and paint 10 illustrations of various temples in Cambodia using pen, ink, and watercolor through step-by-step demonstrations. All the illustrations use the reference photographs that I clicked while visiting the temples. Every demonstration describes the thought process behind and description of every step. Wherever necessary, I have discussed compositional considerations and perspective, and the materials used. You will learn the art of pen, ink, and watercolor sketching via the following ten demonstrations. Scenes from three of the most famous temples of Cambodia are used for these demonstrations. Ta Phrom (also known as The Tomb Raider temple) – The Roots Ta Phrom – The Main Gate Ta Phrom – The Ruins Angkor Wat – The Stairs Angkor Wat – The Inner Ruins Angkor Wat – The Library Building Bayon Temple – The Entry Gate Bayon Temple – The Faces of the Kings Bayon Temple – The Buddha Statue Ta Phrom – Some More Roots For many wannabe artists, the main hurdle it to begin the initial line sketch and getting the perspective right. To get rid of these hurdles, the reference photographs, rough sketches, compositional sketches, and the final illustrations are given as free downloadable resources. You may use these resources to trace over the linework or use these references to give your unique spin to your artwork. The book will guide you about using these free resources to quickstart your drawing process. As a bonus, many sketches/paintings that I did on-location in those temples are also given. I have also shared some unique and interesting experiences I had while doing the on-location sketches. So, get ready to embark on an exciting and fulfilling journey of sketching with me.
Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching Omnibus by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
This book is a box set omnibus of 4 bestselling books at a bargain price: Book 1 - Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching Book 2 - Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching 2 - Temples of Cambodia Book 3 - Painting with Watercolor Book 4 - Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching on Toned Paper BOOK #1: PEN, INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCHING Discover the magic of pen-ink-watercolor in this guide jam-packed with detailed tips and instructions. Are you a beginner in sketching? Or are you a sketcher looking to infuse for colorful magic in your illustrations? Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques? Then this book is for you. Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations? Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations. Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability. When pen, ink and watercolor are combined in an illustration, magic happens! In this book, we will learn how to create this magic of texture, contrast and vivid colors. What will you learn in this book? - Pen shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, contour shading, stippling, and scribbling. - Acrylic ink shading techniques. - Wet and dry brush techniques for watercolor/ink. - Materials used for pen-ink-watercolor painting. These include the conventional materials as well as some 'exotic' materials (such as table salt and toothbrush!) for creating unique effects. - Creating textures using various shading techniques as well as different materials. Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading. So, we will implement all the shading techniques and the brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations. Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, line work using pens, and coloring. The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics: A House and a Light Pole We will start with this beautiful monochrome illustration using pens and black acrylic ink. Wood and Rusted Metal Texture We will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink and watercolor in this exercise. An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box We will learn how a seemingly uninteresting and mundane subject can be used for a beautiful illustration. Also, textures, textures!! A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery Even an ugly subject can be used as inspiration to draw a beautiful illustration. The Door We will use to capture the power of wooden textures and the charm of the old house in this illustration. A Stairway to Heaven We will learn how to simplify a seemingly complicated subject such as these curvy stairs. A Charming Little Lane We will learn how some rustic and subdued color combinations can be used to great effect. Wall of an Old House We will see how to 'cheat' our way to create a pretty illustration from a grey and depressing subject. A Stone Temple We will learn how a colorful illustration can be painted using a very limited color palette. Buildings in Ladakh We will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject and to create a 'feel' of a scene. BOOK #2: PEN, INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCHING VOLUME 2 – TEMPLES OF CAMBODIA Let’s re-create the lost world of the ancient kings through pen, ink and watercolor sketching. Cambodia is a land of a rich heritage, ancient mystique and a tragic contemporary history. Nevertheless, as peace returned to Cambodia since the last two decades, the ancient temples in the city of Siem Reap found themselves back on the world’s tourist map. Siem Reap is home to many ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples. These temples are an example of some of the most breathtaking architecture and incredible artwork. I travelled to Siem Reap in 2019 to visit these temples and experience sketching them on-location. The trip proved to be an enriching and meditative experience for me. I also realized that drawing and painting the illustrations of these ancient temples was equally a delightful and a challenging experience. In this book, you will learn to draw and paint 10 illustrations of various temples in Cambodia using pen, ink and watercolor through step-by-step demonstrations. All the illustrations use the reference photographs that I clicked while visiting the temples. Every demonstration describes the thought process behind and description of every step. Wherever necessary, I have discussed compositional considerations and perspective, materials used etc. You will learn the art of pen, ink and watercolor sketching via the following ten demonstrations. Scenes from three of the most famous temples of Cambodia are used for these demonstrations. -Ta Phrom (also known as The Tomb Raider temple) – The Roots -Ta Phrom – The Main Gate -Ta Phrom – The Ruins -Angkor Wat – The Stairs -Angkor Wat – The Inner Ruins -Angkor Wat – The Library Building -Bayon Temple – The Entry Gate -Bayon Temple – The Faces of the Kings -Bayon Temple – The Buddha Statue -Ta Phrom – Some More Roots For many wannabe artists, the main hurdle it to begin the initial line sketch and getting the perspective right. To get rid of these hurdles, the reference photographs, rough sketches, compositional sketches and the final illustrations are given as free downloadable resources. You may use these resources to trace over the linework or use these references to give your unique spin to your artwork. The book will guide you about using these free resources to quickstart your drawing process. As a bonus, many sketches/paintings that I did on-location in those temples are also given. I have also shared some unique and interesting experiences I had while doing the on-location sketches. So, get ready to embark on an exciting and fulfilling journey of sketching with me. BOOK #3: PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOR Watercolor painting is one of the most exhilarating and most frustrating experiences one can have. The watercolor medium is notorious for its unpredictability and unforgiving quality. But the same unpredictability can be harnessed to create some of the most spontaneous and fresh artworks. In this book, you will learn -Painting with watercolor using both transparent and opaque forms of watercolor. -Understanding shapes and values while painting. -Warm and cool colors. -Complementary colors and how to use them to add some ‘pop’ to your paintings. -Creating interesting and harmonious compositions using Unity Contrast Balance Dominance Repetition Variety -Basics of one-point and two-point perspective. -Coloring techniques Applying washes. Layering and adding depth, atmospheric perspective. Foreground, background and out-of-focus elements. Hard and soft edges. Negative spaces and highlights. “Exotic techniques” for adding some zing to your paintings. Of course, the real learning happens by doing. So, you will apply all the techniques you learned so far in 10 step-by-step exercises. -A serene sunset -The twin trees -A still life painting -An old wall covered with creeper plants (vines) -Grass and the fence -A waterfront house -A rustic house -Cabin in the snow -Autumn tree near a lake -The waterfall At the end of the book, you will get links to video demonstrations for many of the paintings included in the book. It's time to lose the fear of watercolor and start enjoying it. Happy painting :-) BOOK #4: PEN, INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCHING ON TONED PAPER Learn the magic of the toned paper in bringing your pen, ink and watercolor sketches alive! Are you a beginner sketcher? Or are you a seasoned sketcher looking to infuse some magic in your illustrations? Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques? Then this book is for you. Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations? And why use toned paper? Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations. Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability. Toned paper brings in a surreal charm to the pen-ink-watercolor sketches. A toned paper can be used to create a vintage feel or to create unexpected, vivid color effects. What will you learn in this book? - Understanding shapes and values. - Color theory - complementary colors, warm and cool colors. - Composition and coloring techniques. Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading. So, we will implement all the shading techniques and the brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations. Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, line work using pens, and coloring. The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics: A Ladybug We will begin our exercises by painting a beautiful Ladybug on beige paper. This is a simple exercise where we will learn to create a luster effect using white paint. An Old Wall and Door You will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink, and watercolor in this exercise. Reflection of a Tree You will venture to the dark side by doing our first painting on black paper. You will learn to paint loose and take advantage of the paper color. The Waterfall You will paint a beautiful waterfall in the jungle. You will also learn to use overlapping elements to create depth in a painting. The Garden Steps You will learn to simplify a seemingly complex subject and add some jazz to the painting using white highlights. The Bicycle You will paint a beautifully charming, yet neglected bicycle surrounded by thick foliage. You will learn to handle complex overlapping elements in this illustration. A Path in the Forest You will again visit the black paper in this illustration. In this illustration, you will learn an interesting technique of painting fog and creating many levels of depth in a painting on black paper. The White Church A painting with various elements and their complex interactions with each other. This is one of the most demanding paintings in this book. The Yellow Boat A simple yet beautiful illustration of a boat and the lapping waves around it. Learn to use a limited palette to paint beautiful illustrations. An Autumn House You will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject in this complex exercise. You will also learn to understand how to handle highly complex overlapping elements.
The Omnibus of Pen Sketching by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
A pen is mightier than a sword! And two sketching books together are mightier than any single book. The Omnibus of Pen Sketching is a combination of two bestseller art instruction books - Get-Set-Sketch! - Sketch like a Boss! (You will receive it as a single book with the content of two exciting books) This book contains everything you need to learn the art of pen sketching, right from the basics to complex subjects. It contains 22 exercises that will demonstrate step-by-step how you can draw stunning sketches. GET-SET-SKETCH! SECRETS OF PEN AND INK SKETCHING UNLEASHED! Unleash the artist within you! Get ready to embark on a magical journey through the realm of Pen and Ink Sketching. Learn to “see” shapes, shadows, and textures all around you, like an artist. Learn various pen and ink shading techniques. – Hatching – Cross-hatching – Contour shading – Stippling – Random – Using Inks for shading Learn to draw and sketch: – Trees, Grass, and Shrubs – Stones and Rocks – Animal Fur – Wood – Water And two complete, step-by-step exercises + FREE lifetime access to two video trainings, where you will learn to implement all these techniques. Let’s Get, Set and Sketch! SKETCH LIKE A BOSS - FROM NOVICE TO A BOSS ILLUSTRATOR IN TWENTY EASY STEPS Now discover the true power of a pen in this amazing guide to sketching like a boss. This one-of-a-kind exercise book will set all your sketching fears to rest and guide you step-by-step in drawing the most awesome illustrations. Come join Shirish on this amazing journey of discovery. What will you learn? -- The concepts of shadows and highlights. -- Shading techniques using pens. -- Various 'texture hacks' for drawing objects like glass, stones, bricks, wood -- Drawing human figures in the landscape. -- Basic perspective concepts. And that's not all. You will learn to implement all these techniques hands-on in twenty amazing step-by-step demonstrations, spanning subjects of various levels of difficulty ranging from simple to complex. Simple subjects: -- A Football -- An Ice Cream Cone -- A Plain Candle and a Half-Melted Candle -- A Leaf -- A Fruit -- A Mineral Water Bottle Medium subjects: -- An Old Wooden Door -- A Truck -- The Stairs -- A Shopfront -- An Abandoned Car -- A Small Boat -- A Banyan Tree Trunk -- A Shrine Complex subjects: -- An Old Victorian Building -- A Small Temple at the Crossroads -- An Old Stone Building Converted into an Office -- An Old Telephone -- A Church -- A House in Hawaii Let’s get sketching like a Boss!
Composition and Perspective by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
Do you want to draw and paint beautiful illustrations with an accurate perspective? Are you intimidated by all those mathematical calculations a typical book about perspective drawing contains? Do you feel that all these calculations hinder your creative drawing process? Then this book s definitely for you. In this book, you will discover the magic of Composition and Perspective for drawing and painting beautiful, expressive artworks. Learn to draw amazingly fun sketches and paintings using easy-to-use, yet powerful techniques for solid compositions and accurate perspective. Learn the basics of composition and perspective such as: - Nine 'rules' of composition - Horizon - Vanishing points - Foreshortening - Picture plane - One-point perspective - Two-point perspective - Three-point perspective - Five-point (Fisheye) perspective - Atmospheric perspective Never again get bogged down by the technicality of perspective drawing. Rather, learn to enjoy expressive sketching while maintaining a sense of the correct perspective and beautiful composition. And that's not all! Along with several artworks, you will find links to FREE video demonstrations where the author shows you exactly how these artworks were created. So, let's go ahead and see the world from a new perspective!
Watercolor painting is one of the most exhilarating and most frustrating experiences one can have. The watercolor medium is notorious for its unpredictability and unforgiving quality. But the same unpredictability can be harnessed to create some of the most spontaneous and fresh artworks. In this book, you will learn - Painting with watercolor using both transparent and opaque forms of watercolor. - Understanding shapes and values while painting. - Warm and cool colors. - Complementary colors and how to use them to add some ‘pop’ to your paintings. - Creating interesting and harmonious compositions using o Unity o Contrast o Balance o Dominance o Repetition o Variety - Basics of one-point and two-point perspective. - Coloring techniques o Applying washes. o Layering and adding depth, atmospheric perspective. o Foreground, background and out-of-focus elements. o Hard and soft edges. o Negative spaces and highlights. o ‘Exotic techniques’ for adding some zing to your paintings. Of course, the real learning happens by doing. So, you will apply all the techniques you learned so far in 10 step-by-step exercises. - A serene sunset - The twin trees - A still life painting - An old wall covered with creeper plants (vines) - Grass and the fence - A waterfront house - A rustic house - Cabin in the snow - Autumn tree near a lake - The waterfall At the end of the book, you will get links to video demonstrations for many of the paintings included in the book. It’s time to lose the fear of the watercolor and start enjoying it. Happy painting 😊
Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
Discover the magic of pen-ink-watercolor in this guide jam-packed with detailed tips and instructions. Are you a beginner in sketching? Or are you a sketcher looking to infuse for colorful magic in your illustrations? Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques? Then this book is for you. Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations? Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations. Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability. When pen, ink and watercolor are combined in an illustration, magic happens! In this book, we will learn how to create this magic of texture, contrast and vivid colors. What will you learn in this book? - Pen shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, contour shading, stippling, and scribbling. - Acrylic ink shading techniques. - Wet and dry brush techniques for watercolor/ink. - Materials used for pen-ink-watercolor painting. These include the conventional materials as well as some 'exotic' materials (such as table salt and toothbrush!) for creating unique effects. - Creating textures using various shading techniques as well as different materials. Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading. So, we will implement all the shading techniques and the brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations. Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, line work using pens, and coloring. The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics: A House and a Light Pole We will start with this beautiful monochrome illustration using pens and black acrylic ink. Wood and Rusted Metal Texture We will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink and watercolor in this exercise. An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box We will learn how a seemingly uninteresting and mundane subject can be used for a beautiful illustration. Also, textures, textures!! A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery Even an ugly subject can be used as inspiration to draw a beautiful illustration. The Door We will use to capture the power of wooden textures and the charm of the old house in this illustration. A Stairway to Heaven We will learn how to simplify a seemingly complicated subject such as these curvy stairs. A Charming Little Lane We will learn how some rustic and subdued color combinations can be used to great effect. Wall of an Old House We will see how to 'cheat' our way to create a pretty illustration from a grey and depressing subject. A Stone Temple We will learn how a colorful illustration can be painted using a very limited color palette. Buildings in Ladakh We will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject and to create a 'feel' of a scene.
Expressive Painting in Mixed Media by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
Dive into a world of boundless artistic creativity with Expressive Painting in Mixed Media. Unleash your inner artist and discover the secrets to crafting stunning, expressive masterpieces that combine the vibrancy of colors and textures. Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, this book is for you. Discover the power of various drawing and painting mediums to transform your canvas into a playground for your imagination. With expert tips, step-by-step techniques and inspiring projects, this book is your key to unlocking your inner artistic potential. What will you learn in this book? - What is expressive art and how is it different from fully realistic art and abstract art? - Various mediums used for expressive mixed-media art - Composition for expressive art - Color theory - Creating interesting and harmonious compositions - Mixed-media art techniques Which mediums are covered in this book? - Watercolor and gouache - Watercolor pencils - Acrylics and oils - Pen and ink, brush pens and markers (and coffee!) - Soft (dry) pastels and charcoal - Acrylic spray paints - Colored pencils - Digital tools - Using stencils - Various types of paper and canvas The best way to learn any skill is to do it. And that’s what you will do with ten step-by-step exercises that will guide you to create your own masterpieces. - Doodle your surroundings - Painting on colored paper - Painting with coffee - Watercolor collage painting - Painting with ink and alcohol markers - Acrylic spray paints and acrylic paints (and stencils) - Palette knife painting using oils/acrylics - Painting using acrylic spray paints (and newsprint paper) - Watercolor and colored pencils - Expressive digital painting
Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching by Shirish Deshpande Pdf
Discover the magic of pen-ink-watercolor in this guide jam-packed with detailed tips and instructions. Are you a beginner in sketching? Or are you a sketcher looking to infuse for colorful magic in your illustrations? Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques? Then this book is for you. Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations? Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations. Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability. When pen, ink and watercolor are combined in an illustration, magic happens! In this book, we will learn how to create this magic of texture, contrast and vivid colors. What will you learn in this book? - Pen shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, contour shading, stippling, and scribbling. - Acrylic ink shading techniques. - Wet and dry brush techniques for watercolor/ink. - Materials used for pen-ink-watercolor painting. These include the conventional materials as well as some 'exotic' materials (such as table salt and toothbrush!) for creating unique effects. - Creating textures using various shading techniques as well as different materials. Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading. So, we will implement all the shading techniques and the brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations. Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, line work using pens, and coloring. The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics: A House and a Light Pole We will start with this beautiful monochrome illustration using pens and black acrylic ink. Wood and Rusted Metal Texture We will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink and watercolor in this exercise. An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box We will learn how a seemingly uninteresting and mundane subject can be used for a beautiful illustration. Also, textures, textures!! A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery Even an ugly subject can be used as inspiration to draw a beautiful illustration. The Door We will use to capture the power of wooden textures and the charm of the old house in this illustration. A Stairway to Heaven We will learn how to simplify a seemingly complicated subject such as these curvy stairs. A Charming Little Lane We will learn how some rustic and subdued color combinations can be used to great effect. Wall of an Old House We will see how to 'cheat' our way to create a pretty illustration from a grey and depressing subject. A Stone Temple We will learn how a colorful illustration can be painted using a very limited color palette. Buildings in Ladakh We will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject and to create a 'feel' of a scene.
This book argues that long-distance trade in luxury items – such as diamonds, gold, cinnamon, scented woods, ivory and pearls, all of which require little overhead in their acquisition and were relatively easy to transport – played a foundational role in the creation of what we would call "global trade" in the first millennium CE. The book coins the term "dark matter economy" to better describe this complex – though mostly invisible – relationship to normative realities. The first full integration of dark matter economy with the emerging global flows took place in South India and Sri Lanka at the beginning of the millennium. The book then moves to other places in the world – "sweet spots" – where a particular type of affluence was generated through the trade in luxury goods. This upstream affluence manifested itself in the creation of shrines, palaces, temples and engineering works that all thickened the landscape of memory, control and extraction and also served as a defense mechanism against intrusions from afar. The book also explains the collapse of dark matter economy as a result of the cumulative energies of colonialism, modernization and nationalism that make it hard for us today to come to terms with this history. The Long Millennium will appeal to students and scholars alike studying the trade networks and economics of the early Middle Ages as well as anyone interested in the effect of trade on medieval society in the first millennium CE.
Classified bibliography of special collections of documentation and subject emphases as reported by various library services and museums in the USA and Canada.
For the last ten years, urban sketcher Marc Taro Holmes has been on a mission to travel the world drawing and painting on location. Thousands of loyal readers worldwide have been following his award-winning blog at CitizenSketcher.com, learning from his freely shared articles featuring hundreds of sketchbook drawings and watercolor paintings, his first-hand experiments with field-sketching gear, free downloadable art-workshops, and numerous over-the-shoulder, step-by-step demonstrations Along the way Marc wrote the instant classic: The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location (4.6 stars 180+ reviews). Marc is also the presenter of two online courses: Travel Sketching in Mixed Media and Sketching People in Motion (available from Craftsy.com). With his latest book, Direct Watercolor Marc brings you a retrospective collection of over eighty of his watercolor paintings, painted side-by-side with fellow urban sketchers in ten different countries. This is the work of a plein-air painter at the top of his game, seen for the first time as a single body of work, and accompanied with his latest thoughts on the medium of watercolor. Also included - six completely new step-by-step demonstrations, systematically explaining his deceptively simple approach to painting. Marc shows you how to paint rapidly, with little or no preparation and the minimum of supplies, unlocking the secrets of spontaneous, expressive watercolor, with a unique personal vision. Whether you're already one of Marc's readers or are about to discover his boldly expressive approach, Direct Watercolor offers you the keys to unlocking your own adventures as a sketchbook artist, traveling watercolorist, or unconventional studio painter. Please note: This ebook version of Direct Watercolor is only suitable for full-color displays such as the Kindle Fire, or the Kindle app for tablets, phones, laptops, and computers.
Peggy Dean's Guide to Nature Drawing and Watercolor by Peggy Dean Pdf
This fun and easy-to-use nature drawing and watercolor guide is perfect for anyone inspired by nature to draw, doodle, ink, and paint colorful flora and fauna. Artist, author, and popular art instructor Peggy Dean presents this nature drawing guide that teaches you how to master drawing and watercolor techniques from sketching and shading to washes and blending. With Peggy's easy and energetic lessons, absolutely anyone--regardless of ability--can learn to draw the natural world. Beginning with delicate cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and lacy ferns, lessons build to composing stunning bouquets of flowers and majestic landscapes. You'll also discover how to draw animals such as colorful fish and birds in flight, as well as mammals like stoic camels and the mighty polar bear. Through the lessons on technique combined with clear, detailed instructions, you'll gain the expertise and confidence that will allow you to quickly build your skills, discover your own personal style, and achieve beautiful botanical and animal illustrations.
Urban Sketching: Capturing the Views Around Us by Joe Larano Jr. Pdf
Urban Sketching: Capturing the Views around Us offers the readers with wealth of information on becoming successful urban sketchers and at the same time gives them the encouragement and opportunities to experience the joy and fun of urban sketching. The book gives an overview on various artist tools and materials that urban sketchers will have to familiarize themselves with, aiming to develop and enhance their sketching skills. Readers, novice sketchers, and urban sketchers of various skill levels will find this book as an information source on topics such as line quality, tonal values, perspectives, shades, and shadows, including other elements of art as applied to urban sketching. Readers will find good information in the opening chapter on how urban sketching as an art movement is gaining popularity around the world through the Internet and various social media platforms. The section also highlights information on how urban sketching as a form of hobby is encouraging housewives, students, youths, and ordinary people into becoming urban sketchers themselves.The inclusion of important basic art principles in one chapter will greatly benefit readers, beginners and urban sketchers alike, with ideas and knowledge on how certain objects are being drawn with the intention of gaining unique and personal sketching style. The author's sketching style and techniques using various media will encourage readers to explore the use of other media. Sketches from other international urban sketchers, with their unique and notable sketching styles, are featured in this book to provide readers and sketchers with an array of great and interesting sketches from which to learn and appreciate.
