101 Ways to Draw (eBook)

A Field Guide to Drawing Mediums and Techniques

David Webb (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
160 Seiten
David & Charles (Verlag)
978-1-4463-8070-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Master and combine different media in your drawing-from soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fiber-tip pens, conte sticks to watercolor pencils.This visual directory of drawing techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to explore and experiment with all the different techniques and mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try.A wealth of media and equipment is demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques progress, you'll explore the creative possibilities beyond one medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new light.Start with basic graphite pencils, sticks and powder to explore line and tone, shading, creating textures and erasing. Then move on to coloured pencils to cover techniques such as burnishing, lifting and sgraffito. There are various interesting methods to try with water-soluble coloured pencils too, including different ways of applying water, blending and overlaying colours.There are some really interesting ways to use ink pens for painting effects and instructions are included for cutting your own quill pen. Ballpoint pens, fiber-tips, marker pens and brush pens are also great tools for creating modern, graphic drawings-pick up some handy tips for mark making and blending.Finally, experiment with mixed media and combining various pencils, pastels, crayons, powder, sticks and pens for some stunning results. Be inspired by the huge range of drawings in this book to expand and develop your own skills.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.4.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: drawing materials, drawing mediums, drawing techniques, mixed media drawing,
• ISBN-10: 1-4463-8070-X / 144638070X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4463-8070-3 / 9781446380703