Drawing by Seeing

by John Torreano

“Why can’t I draw what I see?” Long-time drawing instructor and celebrated artist John Torreano answers this much-asked question, showing how to visualize three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. Torreano offers a series of exercises to help the reader to train his or her eye and to enable anyone, regardless of age or experience, to draw. Lively, accessible, and authoritative, the book includes illustrations to demonstrate techniques, examples of student drawings, and historical examples of drawings by famous artists.

Genres: Drawing

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Apryl Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the chapter that 'Drawing on the Right-side of the Brain' forgot. I like working through Torreano's exercises. Not that I'd choose to draw a school chair. There are plenty of other still life subjects lying about.



As for the live model, that's a little more complicated. Torreano cleverly suggests that you & your friend take turns posing for one another. Well, my dogs are wearing fur coats, but they make fine subjects. I'll head to the beach in a day or two, so if I'm not too obtrusive...