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The Art of Basic Drawing

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Master the fundamental techniques of pencil drawing with The Art of Basic Drawing, an all-inclusive and highly practical instructional guide published by Walter Foster. Compiled from some of the company’s most popular titles, this comprehensive handbook brings together expert lessons from accomplished artists to teach beginners and intermediate students the core mechanics of drawing. The book starts with essential information on tools, materials, and basic stroke techniques before moving into critical concepts like shading, capturing texture, managing value contrasts, and mastering perspective and composition. Step-by-step projects guide readers through rendering a wide array of subjects, including classic still-lifes, realistic animals, sweeping landscapes, and human portraits/features. Packed with clear visual progressions and professional tips, this volume serves as an exceptional textbook for art classrooms, self-taught hobbyists, or studio reference libraries.

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741.2 FOS a

Elementary School Library

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Detail Information

Series Title

Collector's Series

Call Number

741.2 FOS a

Publisher

Callifornia : Walter Foster Publishing., 2005

Collation

144 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781560109136

Classification

741

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Subject(s)

drawing
Textures​
Technique
Shading
Composition
Portraits
Beginners guide

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