Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts: A complete guide to essential drawing techniques and fundamentals

by Ken Goldman, William F. Powell, Diane Cardaci

Step-by-Step Drawing Concepts offers the fundamental information beginning artists need to kick off their creative pursuits in graphite pencil.

Featuring in-depth instruction on composition, value, creating textures, using and manipulating photo references, and more, Step-by-Step Drawing Concepts is the perfect guide for you as a beginning or intermediate artist . After an introduction to art tools and materials and very basic techniques, four accomplished artists offer insight, tips, and helpful demonstrations that illustrate important art concepts and techniques. You will also find an impressive and varied selection of step-by-step projects to re-create, including still lifes, flowers, animals, landscapes, and portraits in the four sections. Throughout the book, artists Ken Goldman, William F. Powell, Diane Cardaci, and Carol Rosinski offer practical and easy-to-understand drawing techniques and art principles.  The journey through Step-by-Step Drawing Concepts is not about making perfect drawings; it’s about making each drawing better than the one before it, while having a great time.

The books in the Step-by-Step Studio  series are project driven and introduce beginning artists to the fundamental tools and techniques of their chosen medium. Easy-to-follow step-by-step projects help beginners hone their skills while creating artwork across a variety of subjects, from still life and landscapes to animal portraits and botanicals.

461 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 2, 2021

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