The Fundamentals of Drawing
A Complete Professional Course for Artists
| Format: Paperback, 208 Pages Item: 195264 ISBN: 9780785828860 SpecsSize: 8.25 x 11.75 Weight: 1.563 lb. Published: March 10th 2012 DC: BK List Price: $12.99 $9.74All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
Anyone with a little persistence and the desire can learn to draw well -- this is the starting poing for The Fundamentals of Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities. Opportunities for practice and improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects -- still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing and portraiture -- and supported by demonstrations of a broad range of skills and techniques, including perspective and composition. The methods used in The Fundamentals of Drawing have been praticed through centuries by art students and professional artists. They are time-honored and proven. Barrington Barber brings his invaluable expertise as a working artist and teacher to the task of showing you how to use them effectively to create successful drawings. No matter what your level of expertise, you will find his clear approach encouraging and his way of teaching inspirational. Includes 350 illustrations. |
After training as a graphic designer, Barrington Barber went into advertising, working for top agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather, before progressing into freelance design and producing illustrations for a range of books and magazines. Currently he combines teaching art with a successful career as a commercial illustrator and fine artist. He has written several books, including The Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits and The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes. |