Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner : A Comprehensive Drawing Course by Jim Dowdalls (2018, Hardcover)

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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-101633224864
ISBN-139781633224865
eBay Product ID (ePID)240079295

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Book TitleDrawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner : a Comprehensive Drawing Course
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / Drawing, Techniques / Pencil Drawing, Techniques / Life Drawing
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorJim Dowdalls
Book SeriesThe Complete Book of ... Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight47.9 Oz
Item Length12.2 in
Item Width9.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal741.2
SynopsisDrawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner offers an academic-inspired, foundational exploration of the drawing basics. Structured like a traditional drawing class, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner covers the concepts all serious beginning artists need in order to master basic drawing skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more. To start the exploration, California State University art professor Jim Dowdalls demonstrates how to use the different types of drawing tools, including how to hold a pencil, how to use supports, and how to make a variety of marks and strokes. Artists will discover helpful information for understanding value and learning to create a value scale, as well as how to build value in their drawings using various techniques. Throughout this educational book, myriad step-by-step exercises and drawing projects encourage artists to put their new found knowledge to use and practice the concepts and techniques demonstrated. With the skills and techniques they acquire in this comprehensive yet affordable drawing course, beginning artists will be ready to take their artwork to the next level. Filled with beautiful artwork that will inspire budding artists to continue to build and grow their craft, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner is the perfect place to start a mastery of fine art., Structured like a traditional drawing class, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner covers the concepts all serious beginning artists need in order to master basic drawing skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more. To start the exploration, California State University art professor Jim Dowdalls demonstrates how to use the different types of drawing tools, including how to hold a pencil, how to use supports, and how to make a variety of marks and strokes. Artists will discover helpful information for understanding value and learning to create a value scale, as well as how to build value in their drawings using various techniques. Throughout this educational book, myriad step-by-step exercises and drawing projects encourage artists to put their newfound knowledge to use and practice the concepts and techniques demonstrated. With the skills and techniques they acquire in this comprehensive yet affordable drawing course, beginning artists will be ready to take their artwork to the next level. Filled with beautiful artwork that will inspire budding artists to continue to build and grow their craft, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner is the perfect place to start a mastery of fine art., Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner offers an academic-inspired, foundational exploration of the drawing basics.

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  • Great book

    It really teaches the fundamentals of drawing, not alot on technique or shading but on proportion and perspective.

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    Good book

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