Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation

Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation

Ideal for introductory studio art courses in drawing,<em> Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation, </em>Second Edition, explains clearly and in depth the essentials of depicting form and space on a two-dimensional surface, focusing on the cultivation of observational skills, increased sensitivity, critical thinking, technical refinement, and knowledge of materials.<br><br><strong>FEATURES</strong><br><strong>* Written by an award-winning artist</strong> with <strong>thirty years of teaching experience</strong> <br><strong>* Presents clear, direct explanations of drawing fundamentals</strong> including: the process of sighting; scaling techniques; creating meaningful line variation; methods for tonal development; creating effective still lifes; understanding the human figure, portraiture, and anatomy; color theory and application; perspective systems; using photos as references; and brainstorming to generate ideas<br><strong>* Provides helpful pointers</strong> on both group and individual critiques<br><strong>* Offers practical advice about traditional and nontraditional media</strong> and surfaces as well as alternative processes that can be combined with drawing<br><strong>* Includes a comprehensive appendix</strong> featuring more than eighty illustrations by twenty-one contemporary artists, a bibliography, and a list of supplementary readings