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To draw accurately, artists must do away with preconceived ideas of what a subject should look like, and study the actual shape, size and position of the subject. This title begins with learning how to observe - to see what's really there, not what you want to see. Observation is a skill that's learned and practiced, and one of the hallmarks of successful artists is that they know how to look at a subject with clear vision unfettered by preconceived notions or old habits. Using reference photos, diagrams, sketches and comparative examples, the author shows first how to observe an object, and second how to translate that observation into an accurate rendering using graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, and pen and ink.
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Claudia Nice is the author of eleven successful North Light books. Well known by both fine artists and creative painters, her friendly voice and clear instruction reaches many artists. Her Website is www.brightwoodstudio.com.
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover-spiral
Claudia's latest book takes us back to the basics of drawing. It is absolutely up to the same superb standard as all of her previous titles.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
A complete instructional manual
19 Sep 2010
Format:Hardcover-spiral|Amazon Verified Purchase
As an artist "wannabe," this book is the most complete how-to-draw book that I have seen. It begins with the usual topic of materials and supplies, then progresses steadily to cover every topic that I would think is covered in extensive art classes for beginners. Two things that stand out in Nice's book: 1) in a concise style, she gives reasons to support her suggestions, helping readers to remember a process or material; 2) the examples are plentiful, detailed, and, what I find refreshing, include several "what's wrong" sketches--typical mistakes--why they're wrong and how to fix them. The wire binding lays pages flat for easy viewing.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Buy this book and learn to draw
28 Nov 2010
Format:Hardcover-spiral
Claude Nice has created this wonderful book. And the beginning drawing person like myself will find this book most informative. What I like most about any reading material is... does the author speak to me though the pages? In other words does it seem like the author is right in the room speaking to me? I felt Claude Nice was and is sitting in my room each time I read a paragraph from this book.
The Viewing Grid was a wonderful idea.
Be sure to read the introduction before you buy this book.
I was interested in page 22 and 23 on Observational Skills because there were faces of people on the pages.
This book is a must have for any person who is wanting to draw or has been drawing for ages.
There is a chapter on Developing Textures, that is full of wonderful ways to gain that correct texture. And who knew that rubbing a pencil over sand paper could make it look like a frog WOW!
Definately a must have book!
The Viewing Grid was a wonderful idea.
Be sure to read the introduction before you buy this book.
I was interested in page 22 and 23 on Observational Skills because there were faces of people on the pages.
This book is a must have for any person who is wanting to draw or has been drawing for ages.
There is a chapter on Developing Textures, that is full of wonderful ways to gain that correct texture. And who knew that rubbing a pencil over sand paper could make it look like a frog WOW!
Definately a must have book!
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Great lessons
21 Aug 2010
Format:Hardcover-spiral|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am learning from this book and enjoying it. She writes clearly and illustrates so that all is understood.
The book arrived in good shape, promptly. Thank you for excellent service.
The book arrived in good shape, promptly. Thank you for excellent service.
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