{"product_id":"sketching-techniques-for-artists-5-alex-hillkurtz-9781631599231","title":"Sketching Techniques for Artists: In-Studio and Plein-Air Methods for Drawing and Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces and Figures, a","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn dynamic sketching and watercolor techniques for creating cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more, enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and color.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Discover incredible methods and tips for \u003cb\u003ecreating dramatic street scenes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003evivid landscapes\u003c\/b\u003e, and capturing \u003cb\u003edynamic figures\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egraphic architectural details\u003c\/b\u003e. Artist Alex Hillkurtz--a top Hollywood storyboard artist, international workshop instructor, and Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society--presents fundamental concepts of sketching with pencil and pen for a number of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add watercolor for extra depth and interest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Make sketching more enjoyable by adopting \u003cb\u003einnovative techniques\u003c\/b\u003e that will make a difference in your practice, and your artwork. No matter your experience or skill level, you'll benefit from learning: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompositions\u003c\/b\u003e that draw the eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to avoid common sketching mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to create \u003cb\u003elight and shadow\u003c\/b\u003e to define shapes and add interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccessful ways to use \u003cb\u003enegative space\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of \u003cb\u003eperspective\u003c\/b\u003e in creating depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy \u003cb\u003ecolor washes\u003c\/b\u003e that create drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet started today, and fill your sketchbooks with unique drawings and paintings you will be proud of. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eFor Artists series\u003c\/b\u003e expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Hillkurtz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1631599232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631599231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockport Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/09\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Alex Hillkurtz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049450172671,"sku":"9781631599231","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_32fce2cf-15f6-4c7a-8327-da06bf2544e2.jpg?v=1685001566","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sketching-techniques-for-artists-5-alex-hillkurtz-9781631599231","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}