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The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location
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Make the world your studio!Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town.Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live and travel. Packed with art and advice from Marc Taro Holmes, artist and cofounder of Urbansketchers.org, this selfdirected workshop shows you how to draw inspiration from real life and bring that same excitement into your sketchbook. Inside you ll find everything you need to tackle subjects ranging from still lifes and architecture to people and busy street scenes.? 15 stepbystep demonstrations cover techniques for creating expressive drawings using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor.? Expert tips for achieving a balance of accuracy, spontaneity and speed.? Practical advice for working in the field, choosing subjects, coping with onlookers, capturing people in motion and more.? Daily exercises and creative prompts for everything from improving essential skills to diverse approaches, such as montages, storytelling portraits and onepage graphic novels.Whether you are a habitual doodler or a seasoned artist, The Urban Sketcher will have you out in the world sketching from the very first page. By completing drawings on the spot, in one session, you achieve a fresh impression of not just what you see, but also what it feels like to be there . . . visual life stories as only you can experience them.
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- Q: What is 'The Urban Sketcher' about? A: 'The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location' is a guide for artists who want to draw inspiration from real life in the places where they live and travel. It offers techniques for creating expressive drawings from various subjects, including still lifes, architecture, and people in motion.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Urban Sketcher'? A: The book is authored by Marc Taro Holmes, an artist and co-founder of Urbansketchers.org, who shares his expertise in urban sketching.
- Q: What techniques are covered in the book? A: The book includes 15 step-by-step demonstrations covering techniques for using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor to create expressive drawings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: 'The Urban Sketcher' is suitable for both beginners and seasoned artists. It includes practical advice and daily exercises to improve essential skills.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to carry and use in various locations.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Urban Sketcher'? A: 'The Urban Sketcher' contains 144 pages filled with guidance, tips, and exercises for urban sketching.
- Q: When was 'The Urban Sketcher' published? A: 'The Urban Sketcher' was published on October 28, 2014.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn techniques for drawing from life, tips for working in the field, and creative prompts for improving their sketching skills.
- Q: Are there exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the book features daily exercises and creative prompts to help artists develop a variety of approaches, including montages and storytelling portraits.
- Q: Can I use this book to improve my sketching on location? A: Absolutely! 'The Urban Sketcher' focuses on drawing in real-life settings, providing strategies for capturing the essence of the surrounding environment.