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The Urban Sketcher : Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location by Marc Taro Holmes (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Urban Sketcher : Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location, Paperback by Holmes, Marc Taro, ISBN 1440334714, ISBN-13 9781440334719, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Presents advice for creating urban sketches, discussing the best pens, pencils, papers, and sketchbooks, various drawing techniques for urban subjects and landscapes, and detailed instructions for applying watercolor to a sketch.

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Make the world your studio! Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town. Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live and travel. Packed with art and advice from Marc Taro Holmes, artist and co-founder of Urbansketchers.org, this self-directed workshop shows you how to draw inspiration from real life and bring that same excitement into your sketchbook. Insideyou'll fi nd everything you need to tackle subjects ranging from still lifes and architectureto people and busy street scenes. 15 step-by-step demonstrations cover techniques for creating expressive drawings using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. Expert tips for achieving a balance of accuracy, spontaneity and speed. Practical advice for working in the field, choosing subjects, coping with onlookers, capturing people in motion and more. Daily exercises and creative prompts for everything from improving essential skills to diverse approaches, such as montages, storytelling portraits and one-page graphic novels. Whether you are a habitual doodler or a seasoned artist, The Urban Sketcher will have you out in the world sketching from the very first page. By completing drawings on the spot, in one session, you achieve a fresh impression of not just what you see, but also what it feels like to be there . . . visual life stories as only you can experience them.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1440334714
ISBN-13
9781440334719
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201583489

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Book Title
Urban Sketcher : Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location
Author
Marc Taro Holmes
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Techniques / Drawing, General, Graffiti & Street Art
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Art
Number of Pages
144 Pages

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Item Length
10.8in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
16.5 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Nc730
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2015-458188
Dewey Decimal
741.2
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by jag-artMar 24, 2020
Great instruction book for artists
Great information for learning how to sketch out in urban areas. Love the authors work. Great, informative photos.
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by artistreesFeb 10, 2021
Great Resource!
I have taken a couple of online sketch workshops from Marc and they were fantastic. I was looking forward to getting this book and am not disappointed. It is a delight!
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Wonderful book.
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by jamess546Sep 01, 2021
Great illustrations
Perfect for the urban sketcher!
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