Drawing the Natural World
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78494-638-8 (ISBN)
The book is divided into the fundamental concepts of art – colour and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space – to introduce the essential techniques and demonstrate how they can be used in drawing the natural world through practical projects. Further chapters cover the anatomy of animals to ensure posture and gait can be accurately captured, and the fundamentals of composition. There is also introduction to the different materials and equipment that can be used, and a guide to basics of drawing.
Each of the projects in the book includes a fully illustrated step-by-step sequence to follow, plus helpful tips and advice. There’s also background information about the featured animals and plants to broaden the reader’s awareness of and connection with the natural world.
This comprehensive guide is for all abilities, whether they haven’t drawn for years or decades or are an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration.
Accessible book that will inspire wonder at the natural world and help to understand the critical roles that animals and plants play in life
Packed full of the author’s beautiful, inspirational drawings
The book includes chapters dealing with colour and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space, aligning it with the national curriculum
Features easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials and a host of tips and techniques that will quickly improve the reader’s observational and drawing skills
Subjects are studied from a wide variety of angles and postures as well as in movement
Will appeal to all abilities and ages
Crammed full of information - blends natural history and science with art
Tim Pond's career spans three decades of working in various media and for various clients, including books, magazines, newspapers, and film. Passionate about the natural world and education, Tim has attracted worldwide critical acclaim for his artwork of animals, landscape and plants. His artwork has taken him worldwide, from working as the expedition artist with Raleigh International in Alaska to sketching leaves in Mexico's tropical forest. Tim is proud of his affiliations with the Zoological Society of London, The Royal Veterinary College (where he is a guest lecturer on animal movement) and The Royal Society of Biology, where he is on a panel of judges for the Nancy Rothwell Award. He also offers independent art classes where live animals are the life models, often on farms or with owls in museums and at science festivals. His previous books are Watercolour the Natural World, published by GMC Publications and The Field Guide to Drawing & Sketching Animals (Search Press), now published in five languages. He lives in South West London, England.
Introduction
Materials
Getting Started: Dynamic Drawing
Study Sheets
Chapter 1: Anatomy
Anatomy Essentials: Tetrapods
Posture and Gait
Front Legs
Rear Legs
Anatomy Essentials: Birds
Anatomy Essentials: Insects
Chapter 2: Line
Line Essentials
Contour Drawing
Descriptive Lines
Construction Lines
Chapter 3: Shape
Shape Essentials
Negative and Positive Space
Sight-size Drawing
Comparative Measuring
Drawing Giant Animals
Gesture Drawing
Animal Portraits
Chapter 4: Tone
Tone Essentials
Lighting and Shadows
Using Mid-tone Paper
Chiaroscuro
Sculptured Drawing
Chapter 5: Form
Form Essentials
Planar Analysis
Glass Animals
Three-quarter Views
Creating Roundness
Perceived Volume
Linear Modelling
Chapter 6: Colour
Colour Theory
Colour Mixing
Holly in Ink
Apples in Colouring Pencils
Capturing Light in Pastels
Tropical Fish in Watercolours
Chapter 7: Space
Space Essentials
Linear Perspective
Atmospheric Perspective
Foreshortening
Reclining Poses
Looking Through
Chapter 8: Pattern and Texture
Pattern and Texture Essentials
Contrasting Textures
Stripes
Scales
Hair and Wool
Plumes
Chapter 9: Composition
Composition Essentials
Rule of Thirds
Focal Points
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.07.2023 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations, color |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 215 x 275 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Malen / Zeichnen | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78494-638-9 / 1784946389 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78494-638-8 / 9781784946388 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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