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Drawing : Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner - Christine Allison

Drawing

Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner

By: Christine Allison

Paperback | 1 February 2018

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Drawing is not only a relaxing and enjoyable pastime, but also one of the original mindfulness techniques, being a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings. Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you either possess or you don't, it can be readily learned with the right teach guiding you. Christine Allison fulfills that role with her expertise and friendly, encouraging approach.

With 10 step-by-step tutorials in Drawing, Christine helps beginners navigate a range of subject matters and drawing media, providing them with a thorough grounding in the basics of this satisfying art. In addition to the tutorials, Christine provides advice on tools, materials and techniques, gives plenty of tips throughout and presents ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further.

There's also a special focus on noticing the things around you that can make interesting subject matters, practicing a drawing a day, and gathering a collection of reference material to inspire you - each explored in a feature spread, setting them apart from the tutorials.

Book features :
  • Includes 10 step-by-step projects
  • Features advice on tools, materials and techniques
  • Geared for all skill levels
  • 200 photographs and illustrations in full colour


About the Author

Christine Allison is a highly regarded artist specializing in drawings and paintings of birds, animals and fish. She is particularly intrigued by birds of prey and is perhaps best known for her large-scale, dramatic paintings of owls, falcons, eagles, and hawks, which have led to international acclaim.
Industry Reviews

"Starred review. Drawing expert and sketchbook master Allison's guide is aimed at beginners. The author explains techniques in thoughtful yet easy-to-grasp language over the course of ten step-by-step drawing exercises and several short articles on areas of special focus, such as inspiration and observation. The exercises, which resemble a cooking recipe format, walk readers through creating their own tonal or color drawings of still lifes, landscapes, city scenes, interiors, and even a self-portrait. Drawings use both life and photos as source material. There is enough advice and encouragement here to get readers of beginning artistic skill level started drawing."

-- "Library Journal"

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