Archisketcher

Archisketcher
Author: Simone Ridyard
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2015-07-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440341036

"For urban sketchers...each new city is a clean white page." There is nothing quite like the thrill of heading out on the town, sketchbook in hand, in search of a view worth capturing. Archisketcher will help you embrace the excitement of sketching on location while overcoming common challenges. You'll see that you don't need to be an architect to draw architecture confidently. Nor do you need to understand the intricate details of perspective, design or color theory. This dynamic handbook tells you just what you need to know to create sketches that work well compositionally, provide a sense of depth and scale, and--most importantly--capture the true spirit of place. • Richly illustrated with urban landscapes from around the world--from skyscrapers in Asia, to picturesque English villages, to Mediterranean hill towns • Two-page spreads present various artists' interpretations of Notre Dame, the Brooklyn Bridge and other iconic landmarks • Features ten spotlights on contemporary urban sketchers who discuss the architectural styles and features in their own neighborhoods, from Montreal to Madrid From architectural portraits to bustling streetscapes to sweeping skylines, the art of urban sketching comes alive on these pages. Whether you aspire to capture the pulse of cities afar or your own hometown, the art and ideas in this book will make your efforts more successful and enjoyable.

Archisketcher

Archisketcher
Author: Simone Ridyard
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440340918

Offers information on how to draw convincing works of architecture even with little or no knowledge about perspective, design, or color theory.

Urban Watercolor Sketching

Urban Watercolor Sketching
Author: Felix Scheinberger
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0770435246

A guide that shows painters, drawers, doodlers, and urban sketchers how to bring their drawings to life with colorful, bold, yet accessible painting methods. Watercolor sketching is a rapidly emerging technique that enlivens sketches done in pen or pencil with the expressive washes, glazes, and luminous hues of watercolor . This lushly illustrated resource teaches artists on the go how to sketch with watercolor, rendering subjects efficiently and without inhibitions. Readers are guided through all aspects of the medium, from fundamental techniques including wet-on-wet, glazing, and washes; materials and supplies; and little known tips and tricks for getting the most out of watercolor (for example, just sprinkling a little salt on your painting creates a texture that's impossible to achieve with a brush.) A strong focus color theory provides a solid foundation for enhancing drawings with vibrant hues.

The Art of Urban Sketching

The Art of Urban Sketching
Author: Gabriel Campanario
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1610581962

The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, TheArt of UrbanSketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.

Draw People Every Day

Draw People Every Day
Author: Kagan McLeod
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399581979

A lively, colorful figure drawing instruction book that encourages aspiring illustrators to work in ink and watercolor to create quick, confident renderings of diverse, contemporary people. While today's illustrators work primarily in ink and watercolor, figure drawing instruction still tends to emphasize work in pencil. Commercial illustrator Kagan McLeod offers an approach to figure and portrait drawing more in keeping with today's preferred tools and techniques, one that focuses on cultivating spontaneity, energy, and confidence by providing exercises for brush work in ink and watercolor. By breaking figure and portrait drawing into the three major aspects of line, tone, and color and recommending time limits for each exercise, McLeod encourages working fast and fearless, rather than worrying about getting your figures just right. Filled with numerous illustrative examples of diverse, modern people, Draw People Every Day reflects practical, applicable techniques to get you drawing the people you see in the world around you with speed and proficiency.

Urban Sketching

Urban Sketching
Author: Thomas Thorspecken
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014
Genre: Cities and towns in art
ISBN: 9781782210979

A guide for anyone who wants to know how to draw the exciting and ever-changing events of everyday life. It includes the nuts and bolts of sketching and drawing, using urban subjects that are guaranteed to inspire a new generation of artists.

Just Draw Fineliner Art

Just Draw Fineliner Art
Author: Liam Carver
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0711251347

Just Draw Fineliner Art presents a collection of more than 85 beautiful blackwork images by contemporary artists from around the world. Dip-in for advice or flick through the pages for inspiration. Each image is accompanied by a short introduction, information on the approaches, techniques and tools used, and useful tips. Learn about stippling and hatching to produce immensely detailed drawings. This is the perfect guide for artists and art lovers alike.

Sketch Now, Think Later

Sketch Now, Think Later
Author: Mike Yoshiaki Daikubara
Publisher:
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2017-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1631593447

Urban sketcher Mike Daikubara gives beginners a crash course in location sketching that you can use in any city or town in Sketch Now, Think Later.

Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective

Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective
Author: David Drazil
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2020-01-31
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9788090762800

Master the basics of architectural sketching with this proven 6-step framework: 01/Lines & 2D Objects 02/Basic Perspective Rules 03/Shadows, Textures & Materiality 04/Populating Your Sketch 05/Adding Vegetation 06/Awesome Perspective Sketch This book also includes 40+ specific tips & tricks, 15 worksheets, and countless finished sketches.

The Art of Map Illustration

The Art of Map Illustration
Author: James Gulliver Hancock
Publisher: Walter Foster
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1633224848

The Art of MapIllustration combines practical instruction with inspirational art and photographs to both enliven and educate aspiring map artists.