Sketching Light

Sketching Light
Author: Joe McNally
Publisher: New Riders
Total Pages: 758
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0321712706

Following up on the great success of The Moment It Clicks and The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes, legendary magazine photographer Joe McNally takes us on another memorable ride with Sketching Light, another trip into the land of light--but this time running the gamut from small flash to big flash, and everywhere in between. Of course, Joe includes coverage of Nikon Speedlights, but he also covers big flash, as well as "in-between" lights as the Elinchrom Quadra. The exploration of new technology, as well as the explanation of older technology. No matter what equipment Joe uses and discusses, the most important element of Joe's instruction is that it is straightforward, complete, and honest. No secrets are held back, and the principles he talks about apply generally to the shaping and quality of light, not just to an individual model or brand of flash. He tells readers what works and what doesn't via his let's-see-what-happens approach, he shows how he sets up his shots with plentiful sketches and behind-the-scenes production shots, and he does it all with the intelligence, clarity, and wisdom that can only come from shooting in the field for 30 years for the likes of National Geographic, Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated--not to mention the wit and humor of a clearly warped (if gifted) mind.

The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Light

The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Light
Author: Katie Woodward
Publisher: Urban Sketching Handbooks
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760372039

The Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Lighthelps urban sketchers develop the skills they need to capture and express different kinds of light, both natural and artificial, in both day and night scenes.

Lust for Light

Lust for Light
Author: Hannah Stouffer
Publisher: Gingko Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2018-01-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781584236818

Whether it glows lustrously from neon, emanates purely from LEDs or radiates with intensity from lasers, this elemental medium, light, fascinates artists and viewers alike. Lust for Light selects works by artists who have used light as a primary or catalyzing agent in the featured pieces. Taking a dynamic approach in its curation, the book features the use of illumination in more traditional gallery forms as well as in three dimensional and large-scale installation pieces. Many of the featured artists are skilled fabricators who have been honing their light-inspired works for years, while others have made stunning pieces through collaborations and daring forays, cross-pollinating their artistic visions with new technologies in the process. Featured artists include Yayoi Kusama, Ivan Navarro, Jennifer Steinkamp, Laddie John Dill, Joanie Lemercier, Massimo Uberti, Barry Underwood, Miguel Chevalier, James Clar, Liz West and more.

Light and Shadow in Drawing

Light and Shadow in Drawing
Author: Gabriel Martín i Roig
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Drawing
ISBN: 9780764159909

(back cover) Titles in Barron's Drawing Academy series guide beginning students through a detailed training course in the art of drawing. The books open with basic instruction, then proceed to analyze the details that make up a successfully executed drawing. Drawing Academy titles make fine self-instruction manuals and can also serve as textbooks in formal art classes. LEARNING BY DOING Constant practice teaches you to analyze the characteristics and understand the difficulties you must overcome in developing techniques to produce light and shadow effects. Exercises will teach you mastery of strokes, shadings, and tonal ranges. ANALYSIS It is not enough to practice. You must also learn to see. The Analysis Section following each exercise shows how professional artists resolve difficulties and achieve desired graphic effects in their drawings. You'll learn to profit from others' achievements and incorporate some of their solutions and effects into your own work. SKETCHBOOK A section at the end of each chapter is the sketchbook section. It allows you to analyze the difficulties you encountered and isolate different parts of your overall composition to measure your success in attempting light and shadow effects, tone-building processes, applying tonal scales, and fully developing your draftsman's skills. Available titles in Drawing Academy Series: The Basics of Drawing Line and Shading in Drawing Light and Shadow in Drawing

Secretly Art, Light

Secretly Art, Light
Author: Christine Djerf
Publisher: Christine Djerf
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2023-12-08
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Embark on a Magical Romance with Nina: A Journey Beyond Imagination Meet Nina, a spirited country girl whose heart beats to the rhythm of art and fantasy. In a whimsical twist of fate, she discovers a profound connection between her love for creativity and the tangible world. Brace yourself for a mesmerizing adventure as Nina unveils a portal to another realm through the mystical bond she shares with the physical world. Mirrors become gateways to uncharted dimensions, each telling a unique tale that evolves with every retelling. No matter how many times the story is recounted, it continually weaves new threads, challenging you to experience its enchantment firsthand. A Never-Ending Romance and Fantasy Step into a world where romance and fantasy intertwine in an endless dance. Dragons soar through the skies, monsters lurk in the shadows, and perspectives shift without bounds, questioning the very essence of time itself. Join Nina on a quest that transcends conventional boundaries, experiencing the narrative through the enchanting portals she unveils. Keep your eyes wide open; the accompanying images may hold subtle clues, discernable only to the keen observer. A Pocket-Sized Adventure Novel This captivating tale unfolds within the confines of a pocket-sized adventure novel. At the heart of the narrative lies the malevolent Malgath, a sorcerer shaped by the thousands of souls he devoured. His malevolence knows no bounds, and with each fresh beginning of the story, so too does his dark presence rise. Brace yourself for a journey where evil takes form, and the walking dead carry the weight of forgotten souls. Dive into the pages of Nina's extraordinary journey, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and the story eternally unfolds.

Light for the Artist

Light for the Artist
Author: Ted Seth Jacobs
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2014-02-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 048677998X

Intermediate and advanced art students receive a broad vocabulary of effects with this in-depth study of light. Diagrams and paintings illustrate applications of principles to figure, still life, and landscape paintings.

Light for Visual Artists Second Edition

Light for Visual Artists Second Edition
Author: Richard Yot
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2023-02-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1529432324

This introduction to light for students and visual artists explores the way light can be used to create realistic and fantastical effects in a wide range of media. Divided into three parts, the clearly written text explains: the fundamental properties of natural and artificial light; how to create realistic images by observing people and the environment; the creative use of light in composition and design. Updated with revised photos and artwork, as well as 15 practical exercises and new online video material, this second edition is an indispensable resource for animators, digital illustrators, painters, photographers and artists working in any medium.