Sketching Techniques For Artists: In-Studio And Plein-Air Methods For Drawing And Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces And Figures, And More (For Artists, 5)

Sketching Techniques For Artists: In-Studio And Plein-Air Methods For Drawing And Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces And Figures, And More (For Artists, 5)

Learn dynamic sketching and watercolor techniques for creating cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more, enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and color. Discover incredible methods and tips forcreating dramatic street scenes andvivid landscapes, and capturingdynamic figures andgraphic architectural details. Artist Alex Hillkurtz, a top Hollywood storyboard artist and international workshop instructor, presents fundamental concepts ofsketching with pencil and pen for a number of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add watercolor for extra depth and interest. Make sketching more enjoyable by adoptinginnovative techniques that will make a difference in your practice, and your artwork. No matter your experience or skill level, you?ll benefit from learning:Compositions that draw the eyeHow to avoid common sketching mistakesWays to create light and shadow to define shapes and add interestSuccessful ways to use negative spaceThe importance of perspective in creating depthEasy color washes that create dramaGet started today, and fill your sketchbooks with unique drawings and paintings you will be proud of. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.