Flowers & Botanicals: Discover your 'inner artist' as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing (Drawing Made Easy)

Diane Cardaci

ISBN 10: 1600580106 / ISBN 13: 9781600580109

Editore: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, United States, Beverly, 2007

Many artists' favorite drawing location seems to be outdoors. And drawing in graphite pencil continues to be one of the most favored art forms. This new addition to our Drawing Made Easy series allows aspiring artists-who may have never before picked up a pencil-discover the secrets to this accessible, versatile medium. With easy-to-understand information on tools and materials, basic strokes, and shading techniques, this 64-page book covers everything beginning artists need to start creating their own impressive works of botanical art. From dissecting the anatomy of a flower to sharing techniques for creating a variety of floral textures-such as soft, velvety petals and spiky thorns and leaves-Flowers & Botanicals offers budding artists an in-depth look into the art of drawing beautiful flowers and floral scenes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001936256

Riassunto:

Many artists' favorite drawing location seems to be outdoors. And drawing in graphite pencil continues to be one of the most favored art forms. This new addition to our Drawing Made Easy series allows aspiring artists-who may have never before picked up a pencil-discover the secrets to this accessible, versatile medium. With easy-to-understand information on tools and materials, basic strokes, and shading techniques, this 64-page book covers everything beginning artists need to start creating their own impressive works of botanical art. From dissecting the anatomy of a flower to sharing techniques for creating a variety of floral textures-such as soft, velvety petals and spiky thorns and leaves-Flowers & Botanicals offers budding artists an in-depth look into the art of drawing beautiful flowers and floral scenes

Informazioni sull'autore:

Diane Cardaci was classically trained at the Art Students League of New York City, Parsons School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been published by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, as well as by major textbook companies such as Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. Diane was also the director of her own art school, the Academy of Classical Art in West Palm Beach, Florida, for four years. She spends her summers in Umbria, located in central Italy, where she furthers her studies of the Old Masters. Diane lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Flowers & Botanicals: Discover your 'inner ...
Casa editrice: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, United States, Beverly
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good