Book
Sketching for the absolute beginner / Peter Cronin.
Artist Peter Cronin teaches you how to sketch through simple step-by-step exercises and larger projects, all in a friendly and relaxed manner. Learn to sketch with a range of media, from graphite pencil to charcoal, pen and wash and more, all the while building the skills you need to tackle more complex and rewarding artworks.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781782218746 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press Limited, 2022.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Drawing > Technique. |
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Learn how to sketch like a pro with this beginner-friendly crash course offering 5 step-by-step projects and essential technical guidance.
Covers a variety of media, including sketching with pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and more!
Starting with a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin RSMA shows you how to bring artistry and economy to your sketching. Work your way toward more complex, rewarding artworks by following his simple, step-by-step demonstrations and completing 5 projects.
Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this is the ultimate course in sketching for beginners! Youâll find guidance on:
⢠Getting started and understanding materials
⢠Working with the eye, hand, and heart
⢠Types of sketching and essential techniques
⢠Mastering composition
⢠Handling complex subject matter
⢠And more!
Most of the artworks are created using graphite pencil, but Peter also demonstrates how to use charcoal and pen and ink to broaden the possibilities; and encourages you to experiment with other media. By the end of the book, youâll know how to take your sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist in your own right!
