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Urban Sketcher : Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location by Marc Taro Holmes (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101440334714
ISBN-139781440334719
eBay Product ID (ePID)201583489
Product Key Features
Book TitleUrban Sketcher : Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReference, Techniques / Drawing, Graffiti & Street Art, General
Publication Year2014
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorMarc Taro Holmes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight16.5 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-458188
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal741.2
SynopsisMake 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 co-founder of Urbansketchers.org, this self-directed workshop shows you how to draw inspiration from real life and bring that same excitement into your sketchbook. Insideyou'll fi nd everything you need to tackle subjects ranging from still lifes and architectureto people and busy street scenes. 15 step-by-step 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 one-page 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., 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 co-founder of Urbansketchers.org , this self-directed 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 step-by-step 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 one-page 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., 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 co-founder of Urbansketchers.org , this self-directed 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 step-by-step 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 one-page 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberNC730
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- 24 Mar, 2020
Great instruction book for artists
Great information for learning how to sketch out in urban areas. Love the authors work. Great, informative photos.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Feb, 2021
Great Resource!
I have taken a couple of online sketch workshops from Marc and they were fantastic. I was looking forward to getting this book and am not disappointed. It is a delight!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 May, 2018
Wonderful book.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 May, 2020
The Urban Sketcher
A very nice productVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Sep, 2021
Great illustrations
Perfect for the urban sketcher!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Sep, 2023
Techniques simply explained.
Very informative. Simple to understand the techniques.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
