Sketching for the Absolute Beginner
Peter Cronin
Paperback
November 30, 2021 | ISBN 9781782218746
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About the Book
Learn how to sketch like a pro with this beginner-friendly crash course offering 5 step-by-step projects and essential technical guidance.
Covers a variety of media, including sketching with pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and more!
Starting with a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin RSMA shows you how to bring artistry and economy to your sketching. Work your way toward more complex, rewarding artworks by following his simple, step-by-step demonstrations and completing 5 projects.
Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this is the ultimate course in sketching for beginners! You’ll find guidance on:
• Getting started and understanding materials
• Working with the eye, hand, and heart
• Types of sketching and essential techniques
• Mastering composition
• Handling complex subject matter
• And more!
Most of the artworks are created using graphite pencil, but Peter also demonstrates how to use charcoal and pen and ink to broaden the possibilities; and encourages you to experiment with other media. By the end of the book, you’ll know how to take your sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist in your own right!
Covers a variety of media, including sketching with pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and more!
Starting with a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin RSMA shows you how to bring artistry and economy to your sketching. Work your way toward more complex, rewarding artworks by following his simple, step-by-step demonstrations and completing 5 projects.
Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this is the ultimate course in sketching for beginners! You’ll find guidance on:
• Getting started and understanding materials
• Working with the eye, hand, and heart
• Types of sketching and essential techniques
• Mastering composition
• Handling complex subject matter
• And more!
Most of the artworks are created using graphite pencil, but Peter also demonstrates how to use charcoal and pen and ink to broaden the possibilities; and encourages you to experiment with other media. By the end of the book, you’ll know how to take your sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist in your own right!
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