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Drawing Shortcuts: Developing Quick Drawing Skills Using Today s Technology
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The updated edition of a contemporary approach to merging traditional hand drawing methods with 2dimensional and 3dimensional digital visualization tools.Jim Leggitt?s Drawing Shortcuts shows how communicating with hand drawings combined with digital technology can be ingeniously simple, and this new edition makes an already popular technique even better. Completely expanded with new chapters and a wealth of supporting images, this Second Edition presents practical techniques for improving drawing efficiency and effectiveness by combining traditional hand drawing methods with the latest digital technology, including 3D modeling with SketchUp. This book?s stepbystep approach will sharpen and streamline your techniques whether you draw for pleasure, school or your design profession. Easytofollow instructions cover every aspect from the basics of drawing?such as composition, color, shading, hatching, and perspective?up to the most current technologies Incorporates Google SketchUp, Google Earth, computer generated renderings, digital scanners and printers Features new visuals from accomplished drawing experts Special new ?Gallery? section highlights the creative process with stepbystep examples of drawings Complete coverage of the ?Overlay and Trace Method,? ?Simple Composite Method,? ?Advanced Composite Method,? and ?Digital Hybrid Drawings? New matrices show alternative drawing techniques for specific visual effects such as Linework and Shading, Selecting the Right Views, Perspectives and Paraline Drawings, Drawing Detail, Camera Lenses, and Drawing ToolsGenerously enriched with detailed process drawings, examples, and more than 500 fullcolor images, Drawing Shortcuts, Second Edition will have you creating topquality drawings faster and more effectively.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Drawing Shortcuts' by Jim Leggitt? A: The book focuses on merging traditional hand drawing methods with digital visualization tools, offering practical techniques to improve drawing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Drawing Shortcuts'? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What types of drawing techniques are covered in the book? A: The book covers various techniques including the Overlay and Trace Method, Simple Composite Method, Advanced Composite Method, and Digital Hybrid Drawings.
- Q: Is 'Drawing Shortcuts' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it includes easy-to-follow instructions that cover the basics of drawing, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists.
- Q: What digital tools are discussed in the book? A: The book incorporates tools such as Google SketchUp, Google Earth, and includes information on computer-generated renderings, digital scanners, and printers.
- Q: Are there any new features in the second edition of 'Drawing Shortcuts'? A: Yes, the second edition includes new chapters, updated visuals, and a special Gallery section that highlights the creative process with step-by-step examples.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Drawing Shortcuts'? A: The author is Jim Leggitt.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Drawing Shortcuts' published? A: The book was published on December 30, 2009.
- Q: Can this book help with digital drawing techniques? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive approach to integrating traditional hand drawing with the latest digital technologies, making it a valuable resource for digital drawing.