The encyclopedia of drawing techniques
By: Hazel Harrison
Series: Search Press classics; Search Press classics
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781782212256
Copyright date: 2004
Subjects: Technique; Drawing
Description: Detailed photographic sequences explore pencil, charcoal, pen and technical pen techniques, including shading, building up, blending, hatching, highlighting, stippling and more. Colored pencils, chalks, pastels, and pen and ink are also covered with inspirational pictures across a full range of subject matter, including landscapes, buildings, figures, animals, flowers and still life. Techniques are discussed in detail including layering, feathering, burnishing, linear marks and pointillism. The use of paint and brushes is less obvious in a book on drawing, but there are some techniques in which the brush is used to create a line, or to infill a linear shape. These techniques are discussed as well with Gallery examples shown throughout to act as inspiration for the practicing artist. Sequences on mixed media, keeping a sketchbook and digital drawing are included too, making this book an invaluable addition to any artists book shelves.
Notes: Includes index.

Originally published: 2004.
Table of contents: title: Basic techniques and materials; title: Monochrome media. Pencils and graphite ; Charcoal ; Conte ; Pen and ink ; Brush and ink ; White on black; title: Colour media. Pastels ; Oil pastels ; Coloured pencils ; Coloured inks; title: Mixed media. Line and wash ; Resist techniques ; Unusual techniques ; Collage ; Home printmaking; title: Digital drawing. The basics ; Beyond the basics; title: Themes. Basic skills ; The human figure ; Landscape and urban themes ; Still life and interiors ; Nature.