The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques - Peter Stanyer

The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques - Peter Stanyer



Arcturus Publishing | January 2004 | ISBN-10: 0572029160 | PDF | 208 pages | 20.5 mb

The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques is intended for artists who are looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of materials
and the wide range of available media. It will teach them about the characteristics of these media and materials and how to use them to get the required effect. With a unique combination of instruction and practice the book provides examples of the type of mark-making each medium produces. A range of projects then demonstrates effective ways of working with them. By the end of the book every budding artist will have enough knowledge and confidence to utilize the techniques they have learnt in a broad range of compositions of their own choosing.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 6

Part One - THE PENCIL
1. Introduction 9
2. Materials and Examples of Marks 10
3. Ways of Holding the Pencil 22
4. Pencil Projects 30

Part Two - CHARCOAL
1. Introduction 80
2. Materials and Examples of Marks 84
3. Ways of Holding the Charcoal 98
4. Other Forms of Charcoal100
5. Charcoal Projects 104
6. Compressed Charcoal Projects 120
7. Willow Charcoal Projects 140

Part Three - PENS, INKS, BRUSHES and PAPER
1. Introduction 155
2. Materials 156
3. Examples of Marks and Projects 165

CONCLUSION 207