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Drawing : techniques and tutorials for the complete beginner / Christine Allison.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: �2017 Publisher: East Sussex : Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Description: 95 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781784943882
  • 1784943886
Subject(s):
Contents:
Materials and equipment -- Making marks -- Line -- Tone -- Colour -- Composition -- Three apples -- Tulips -- Tree studies -- Focus on Finding inspiration -- Scottish landscape -- Comfy armchair -- Sea shell -- Focus on A drawing a day -- Kitchen jug -- Sunrise -- Self-portrait -- Focus on Learning by looking -- Out and about.
Summary: "With 10 step-by-step tutorials in Drawing, Christine helps beginners navigate a range of subject matters and drawing media, providing them with a thorough grounding in the basics of this satisfying art. In addition to the tutorials, Christine provides advice on tools, materials and techniques, gives plenty of tips throughout and presents ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further. There's also a special focus on noticing the things around you that can make interesting subject matters, practicing a drawing a day, and gathering a collection of reference material to inspire you--each explored in a feature spread, setting them apart from the tutorials."--Publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 741.2 A438 Available 33111009178001
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Drawing is not only a relaxing and enjoyable pastime, but also one of the original mindfulness techniques, being a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings. Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you either possess or you don't, it can be readily learned with the right teacher guiding you. Christine Allison fulfills that role with her expertise and friendly, encouraging approach.

With 10 step-by-step tutorials in Drawing, Christine helps beginners navigate a range of subject matters and drawing media, providing them with a thorough grounding in the basics of this satisfying art.

In addition to the tutorials, Christine provides advice on tools, materials and techniques, gives plenty of tips throughout and presents ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further. There's also a special focus on noticing the things around you that can make interesting subject matters, practicing a drawing a day, and gathering a collection of reference material to inspire you -- each explored in a feature spread, setting them apart from the tutorials.

In English.

Includes index.

"With 10 step-by-step tutorials in Drawing, Christine helps beginners navigate a range of subject matters and drawing media, providing them with a thorough grounding in the basics of this satisfying art. In addition to the tutorials, Christine provides advice on tools, materials and techniques, gives plenty of tips throughout and presents ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further. There's also a special focus on noticing the things around you that can make interesting subject matters, practicing a drawing a day, and gathering a collection of reference material to inspire you--each explored in a feature spread, setting them apart from the tutorials."--Publisher.

Materials and equipment -- Making marks -- Line -- Tone -- Colour -- Composition -- Three apples -- Tulips -- Tree studies -- Focus on Finding inspiration -- Scottish landscape -- Comfy armchair -- Sea shell -- Focus on A drawing a day -- Kitchen jug -- Sunrise -- Self-portrait -- Focus on Learning by looking -- Out and about.

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