Art Class: The Complete Book of Drawing Nature: How to Create Your Own Artwork

by Barrington Barber

This full-colour drawing book guides readers through the many aspects of the natural world, written by internationally bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber. Presented in a useful lay-flat landscape format, this essential reference guide includes accessible step-by-step drawing projects starting with a close observation of plants and flowers, before exploring the possibilities of still lifes that can be made in the comfort of your own home. Other subjects • Outdoor elements, including tress, rocks, water and sky • Animals, from crabs to tigers • Landscapes and their composition Whether you are drawing in a garden, a park or the open countryside, you will find it extremely rewarding to create a record of where you have been and a feel greater connection to the natural world.With clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques, this is the ultimate guide to nature drawing. ABOUT THE Arcturus' Art Class books are a curated series of instructional art and craft titles designed to inspire artists of all levels, from beginner to professional. Stunningly presented in full colour, and in a highly usable landscape format, these comprehensive books are packed with all the ideas, inspirations, step-by-step projects, and techniques you'll need to master the subject covered.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 15, 2020

About the author

Barrington Barber originally worked in advertising and television as designer and art director. Then taught at Ealing Art School. Then practiced as a freelance designer, illustrator, painter at Augustine Studios. He was Head of Art at St James’s Independent Schools. Author and illustrator of Fundamentals of Drawing and about 20 other books for Arcturus Publishing. Now paints, draws and writes about art.

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A surprisingly helpful basic text addressing drawing plants, animals, stones, water, trees and general landscapes. It discusses problems and pitfalls and has many illustrations which can be copied as practice. I plan to order a copy to keep on hand.

[Elena · Rating 5 out of 5]

great tutorial for drawing. Also, its very inexpensive for amount of material it includes

[amanda sinnott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book felt like an art class! I loved being able to follow along and draw/watercolor while reading about the artists thoughts :)