Sketching for the absolute beginner

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Title :

Sketching for the absolute beginner / Peter Cronin.

Title:

Sketching for the absolute beginner

Author:

Cronin, Peter, (Artist)

Format:

Books

Series:

Absolute beginner

Absolute beginner.

Physical Description:

144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

ISBN:

9781782218746

Production / Publication Information:

Turnbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press, 2022.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Materials -- The eye, the hand and the heart -- Making a start -- Seeing the world -- S.E.T. in action -- Types of sketch -- Beyond the pencil -- Composition -- Handling complex subject matter -- Afterword.

Summary:

Sketching is more than just drawing quickly. It is training your eye and hand to work together, to respond immediately and naturally to the scene before you. If you have ever wanted to sketch, but lacked the confidence to start, this is the book for you. Artist Peter Cronin teaches you how to sketch through simple step-by-step exercises and larger projects, all in a friendly and relaxed manner. Learn to sketch with a range of media, from graphite pencil to charcoal, pen and wash and more, all the while building the skills you need to tackle more complex and rewarding artworks.

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Drawing -- Technique.

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If you have ever wanted a complete course in how to sketch effectively, but lacked the confidence to start, then Sketching for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you.

Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin RSMA shows the reader how to bring artistry and economy to their sketching; making for swift and impressive results. Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this book gives the reader all they need to know.

"I am a full-time professional artist, and if I had to name one thing that has improved my painting, then it would be drawing." Peter Cronin

Numerous simple step-by-step demonstrations as well as larger projects lead the complete beginner through the book, building towards more complex and rewarding artworks. Most of the artworks in the book are created using graphite pencil, but the author also shows the reader how to use charcoal and pen and ink to broaden the possibilities; and encourage them to experiment with other media. By the end of the book, the reader will have learnt all you need to know to take your sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist in your own right.

Introduction	p. 6
Materials	p. 8
The eye, the hand and the heart	p. 18
Making a start	p. 22
Farm in Sunlight - step-by-step	p. 28
Seeing the world	p. 30
Harbour Scene - step-by-step	p. 46
S.E.T. in action	p. 48
Churchyard Scene - step-by-step	p. 56
Types of sketch	p. 60
Beyond the pencil	p. 64
Composition	p. 84
Fixing the Farm - step-by-step	p. 92
Handling complex subject matter	p. 98
Boat Sheds - step-by-step	p. 138
Afterword	p. 142
Index	p. 144

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