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How to See, How to Draw: Keys to Realistic Drawing

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and accuracy. Just take it one step at a time.

Claudia is an expert teacher, breaking down complex compositions into a series of achievable shapes and values that even beginners will understand. Through dozens of mini demonstrations, fun-to-do exercises and complete step-by-step instruction, you'll learn everything from basic drawing techniques to more challenging methods for rendering wonderfully rich, in-depth compositions.

Her visual instruction details how to:

Use a variety of drawing tools to suit your style and artistic intent
Learn to let go of preconceived ideas so you can observe lines, shapes and spatial relationships as they actually are
Create strong compositions through comparison and proportional control
Find, fix and avoid common mistakes by using simple grids and guide lines
Understand and work with perspective to create the illusion of depth
Reveal form through light and shadow
Explore the potential of texture to create mood and movement
Claudia's drawings illuminate a range of subjects, including portraits, landscapes, animals and still life. You can practice using her reference photos and drawings, or you can apply her exercises to your own subjects.

Start today, Claudia's way! Following her masterful guidance, you'll see the world through new eyes and draw better than you ever have before.

Language: English

Pages: 159

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: North Light Books

Release: August 04, 2010

ISBN: 1600617573

ISBN 13: 9781600617577

How to See, How to Draw: Keys to Realistic Drawing

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and accuracy. Just take it one step at a time.

Claudia is an expert teacher, breaking down complex compositions into a series of achievable shapes and values that even beginners will understand. Through dozens of mini demonstrations, fun-to-do exercises and complete step-by-step instruction, you'll learn everything from basic drawing techniques to more challenging methods for rendering wonderfully rich, in-depth compositions.

Her visual instruction details how to:

Use a variety of drawing tools to suit your style and artistic intent
Learn to let go of preconceived ideas so you can observe lines, shapes and spatial relationships as they actually are
Create strong compositions through comparison and proportional control
Find, fix and avoid common mistakes by using simple grids and guide lines
Understand and work with perspective to create the illusion of depth
Reveal form through light and shadow
Explore the potential of texture to create mood and movement
Claudia's drawings illuminate a range of subjects, including portraits, landscapes, animals and still life. You can practice using her reference photos and drawings, or you can apply her exercises to your own subjects.

Start today, Claudia's way! Following her masterful guidance, you'll see the world through new eyes and draw better than you ever have before.

Language: English

Pages: 159

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: North Light Books

Release: August 04, 2010

ISBN: 1600617573

ISBN 13: 9781600617577

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