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Just draw it! : the dynamic drawing course for anyone with a pencil & paper / Sam Piyasena and Beverly Philp.

Piyasena, Sam. (Author). Philp, Beverly. (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0764165798
  • ISBN: 9780764165795
  • Physical Description: 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)
  • Publisher: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barrons, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Quarto Book"--Title page verso.
The word draw is cut out of the cover.
Subtitle from cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 157), Internet addresses and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Line and mark making -- Tone and form -- Composition, perspective, and viewpoint -- Movement and gesture -- Pattern and texture -- Observation, exploration, and imagination.
Summary, etc.:
This unusual book serves several different purposes, starting with its guaranteed appeal to both professionals and amateurs who like to pick up a pencil and draw. Art students seeking a change of pace will respond to the authors' very informal approach, seeing the lessons as fun-to-do confidence builders that emphasize the value of creative freedom. Every exercise can be performed by artists at all levels of training and ability.
Subject: Drawing.
Pencil drawing.
Drawing > Study and teaching.
Drawing > Technique.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at GRPL.

Holds

0 current holds with 1 total copy.

Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Yankee Clipper 741 P688j (Text) 31307024122949 Non Fiction Available -

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Just Draw It! : The Dynamic Drawing Course for Anyone with a Pencil and Paper
Just Draw It! : The Dynamic Drawing Course for Anyone with a Pencil and Paper
by Piyasena, Sam; Philp, Beverly
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Just Draw It! : The Dynamic Drawing Course for Anyone with a Pencil and Paper


The art book for everyone! An amazing beginner learn-to-draw book This accessible, one-of-a-kind adult drawing book is perfect for everyone: amateur sketch artists, art students, trained professionals--anyone who likes to pick up a pencil and draw. With a focus on expanding creativity, honing drawing skills, and practicing mindfulness, these lessons are fascinating, fun-to-do confidence builders that will help artists improve their artistic style. Every exercise can be performed by artists at all levels of training and ability, so this makes a great gift for adults or kids alike. All artistic exercises: Develop and improve hand-eye coordination Explore different approaches to drawing precisely what the eye sees--rapid sketches of moving objects, detailed observation of tones and shadow, exercises that teach rules of perspective, and much more Are effective art courses that never feel tedious or too difficult Lessons can be completed using various media--pencil, ink, colored pencils, magic markers, or charcoal, and each page features illustrations. This guide to drawing and sketching is the ultimate course for anyone who wants to learn how to draw!

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