Wildlife Sketching: Pen, Pencil, Crayon and Charcoal

Wildlife Sketching: Pen, Pencil, Crayon and CharcoalFor every artist who longs to capture the beauty of nature on paper, here is clear, concise instruction on creating true to life drawings. Author Frank Lohan, an experienced teacher, stresses perceptive study and analysis. His numerous examples illustrate how to discover the underlying geometric shapes of natural subjects, and they show how to develop sketches that form the basis of realistic compositions. Beginning and advanced artists as well as

For every artist who longs to capture the beauty of nature on paper, here is clear, concise instruction on creating true-to-life drawings. Author Frank Lohan, an experienced teacher, stresses perceptive study and analysis. His numerous examples illustrate how to discover the underlying geometric shapes of natural subjects, and they show how to develop sketches that form the basis of realistic compositions.
Beginning and advanced artists as well as wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate these 600 images of birds, flowers, trees, animals, reptiles, and amphibians. Step-by-step methods, explained in simple terms, offer guidance on selecting tools and materials; creating perspective drawings; employing pencil, pen, and charcoal techniques; and other approaches.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/01/2009
ISBN: 9780486474571
Pages: 241
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.70d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 239