{"product_id":"the-urban-sketching-handbook-spotlight-virginia-hein-9780760374559","title":"The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature: Tips and Techniques for Drawing and Painting Nature on Location","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore new ways to capture nature in your on-location drawings and paintings through insightful tips and inspiring artwork from 40+ artists from around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGail L. Wong and Virginia Hein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eshare their secrets\u003c\/b\u003e for getting beyond basic greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including \u003cb\u003edetailed examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003equick tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \"workshop\" \u003cb\u003eideas for practicing\u003c\/b\u003e the concepts, this book reviews important fundamentals for \u003cb\u003ecomposition\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecolor\u003c\/b\u003e and inspires unique treatments and points of view. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is a story to be told about nature wherever we are. Pack this handbook with your art supplies as you \u003cb\u003eset out to tell your own stories of nature, and discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent ways you can use nature to compose your story and your sketch, whether nature is the main character, the setting, or a frame for your composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of approaches to representing the incredible variety of forms, surfaces, and textures we find in nature, including finding shape, proportion, and structure and creating depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for finding the character of a place with advice on painting water movement, atmosphere and weather, and quality of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaces to find nature in a city, from a venerable landmark tree to a humble dandelion growing in a sidewalk crack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of various methods of expressive interpretation, including sketching in monochrome, playing with color palettes, and simplifying shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gallery of inspirational examples of art showing a variety of different artistic styles and a list of 24 artistic challenges to develop your own style and skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeared toward intermediate and experienced artists, but a great inspirational reference for beginners, \u003ci\u003eThe Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature\u003c\/i\u003e shows you the many ways you can bring nature to life on the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eUrban Sketching Handbook series\u003c\/b\u003e offers artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format--perfect to toss in your backpack or artist's tote.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Virginia Hein, Gail L. Wong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0760374554\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760374559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.20w x 0.60d","brand":"Virginia Hein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046258045183,"sku":"9780760374559","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_384a310c-3737-49d8-8b23-f2b0a0657222.jpg?v=1684983551","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-urban-sketching-handbook-spotlight-virginia-hein-9780760374559","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}