Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Jackie Simmonds started painting in her thirties, attending art school as a full-time 'mature student', and is now a busy and successful painter as well as an art instruction author. She exhibits her original works regularly in galleries in London and the UK, and reproductions of her work are sold worldwide. An excellent communicator, Jackie writes for The Artist magazine and runs occasional workshops and painting holidays. She is also the author of three other books and has made six art instruction videos.
Jackie starts by describing all the different media used for sketching, including pencils, charcoal, coloured pencils, pens, pastels, watercolours and gouache, as well as the different types of sketchbooks.
She then looks at the basic techniques of sketching, emphasizing the importance of observation and showing how to make marks, use tone, create 3-D form and portray pattern.
She then covers a wide range of subjects, such as plants and flowers, skies, animals, the urban landscape, and figures and portraits, explaining how to compose your sketches and giving useful tips about sketching on the move. There's also a fascinating section on sketching from the Masters, to provide additional inspiration.
The instruction is clear and concise throughout, providing an ideal resource for artists of all levels to dip into when sketching out on location.
Simple, practical advice on how, where and what to sketch.
Simple, practical advice on how, where and what to sketch
Covers all media, from pencils, pens, charcoals and conté to pastels, watercolour and gouache
Essential tips on sketching plants and flowers, landscapes, buildings, water, the coast and figures
60 b/w, 120 col illus
• Brand-new material, new internal design and strong new cover design
• Handy format for quick reference when working in the studio or out in the field
• Simple approach to sketching and drawing, useful for beginners as well as more experienced artists
• Written by successful and popular artist, Jackie Simmonds
Simple, practical advice on how, where and what to sketch
Covers all media, from pencils, pens, charcoals and conté to pastels, watercolour and gouache
Essential tips on sketching plants and flowers, landscapes, buildings, water, the coast and figures
In the handy colour format, Collins Gems are the ideal portable companion.
In the handy colour format, Collins Gems are the ideal portable companion.
• Are portable (111mm x 76mm), with a durable vinyl cover.
• Have colour headwords to help you navigate quickly.
• Include clear, straightforward definitions with practical language usage supplements.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Jackie Simmonds started painting in her thirties, attending art school as a full-time 'mature student', and is now a busy and successful painter as well as an art instruction author. She exhibits her original works regularly in galleries in London and the UK, and reproductions of her work are sold worldwide. An excellent communicator, Jackie writes for The Artist magazine and runs occasional workshops and painting holidays. She is also the author of three other books and has made six art instruction videos.