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Artist's Sketchbook : Exercises and Techniques for Sketching on the Spot by Cathy Johnson (2016, Trade Paperback)
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You'll learn ways to be prepared, simplify, still your inner critic, embrace the here and now, and in doing so, discover wonders you never thought to look for. Vast opportunities and great joy await you as you learn sketching "on the spot"--be it in your own backyard, amid the bustle of a busy market, on a hike or wherever you happen to find yourself.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101440338809
ISBN-139781440338809
eBay Product ID (ePID)215966123
Product Key Features
Book TitleArtist's Sketchbook : Exercises and Techniques for Sketching on the Spot
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicTechniques / Pen & Ink Drawing, Techniques / Drawing, Techniques / Pencil Drawing
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorCathy Johnson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight16.6 Oz
Item Length10.7 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-275486
SynopsisGrab your pen and seize the day! Make art a part of your everyday life, and everyday life a part of your art. Vast opportunities and great joy await you as you learn sketching "on the spot"--be it in your own backyard, amid the bustle of a busy market, on a hike or wherever you happen to find yourself. Cathy Johnson leads you on this thrilling expedition as you explore ways to turn everyday sights and experiences into a cache of visual memories. She and other artists have opened their sketchbooks to share their favorite subjects, ranging from nature's paraphernalia to aging buildings, crashing waves and beloved pets. You will travel the world through sketches and stories, through deserts and deep woods, cities and small towns. Along the way, you'll pick up helpful tips and clever, on-location improvisations for making your sketching sessions pleasurable, safe and productive. .Chapters focus on sketching subjects close to home, on travels, in nature, in urban settings and from everyday life. .10+ artists share favorite sketches, tips and techniques. .15+ demos reveal on-the-spot sketches as they come together. .Includes expert advice on getting the best results from a range of mediums, including graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor and gouache. The Artist's Sketchbook is pure delight, full of passion and possibility, ideas and inspirations. You'll learn ways to be prepared, simplify, still your inner critic, embrace the here and now, and in doing so, discover wonders you never thought to look for., Grab your pen and seize the day Make art a part of your everyday life, and everyday life a part of your art. Vast opportunities and great joy await you as you learn sketching "on the spot"--be it in your own backyard, amid the bustle of a busy market, on a hike or wherever you happen to find yourself. Cathy Johnson leads you on this thrilling expedition as you explore ways to turn everyday sights and experiences into a cache of visual memories. She and other artists have opened their sketchbooks to share their favorite subjects, ranging from nature's paraphernalia to aging buildings, crashing waves and beloved pets. You will travel the world through sketches and stories, through deserts and deep woods, cities and small towns. Along the way, you'll pick up helpful tips and clever, on-location improvisations for making your sketching sessions pleasurable, safe and productive. - Chapters focus on sketching subjects close to home, on travels, in nature, in urban settings and from everyday life. - 10+ artists share favorite sketches, tips and techniques. - 15+ demos reveal on-the-spot sketches as they come together. - Includes expert advice on getting the best results from a range of mediums, including graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor and gouache. The Artist's Sketchbook is pure delight, full of passion and possibility, ideas and inspirations. You'll learn ways to be prepared, simplify, still your inner critic, embrace the here and now, and in doing so, discover wonders you never thought to look for., Best-selling North Light author Cathy Johnson brings her special voice and instruction to the growing movement of artists taking their sketchbooks out into the world to sketch wherever they are., Beloved artist, author and workshop instructor Cathy Johnson will share with readers how to get out in the world with their sketchbooks and how to get immediate satisfaction as they enjoy the challenge of sketching out in the world. Readers will learn to sketch plein air and on the spot, both in nature and in urban settings around the globe. Exercises and instruction will cover materials and techniques for travel sketching, sketching in their own neighborhoods, towns, and cities and sketching out in nature. Readers will learn to see their surroundings with new eyes and to discover hidden secrets all around them and around the world.This beautifully illustrated book's design and art has a spontaneous sketchbook feel that lets the reader look over the shoulder of the artists on location while learning to create their own spontaneous art. It will have a paper-over-board binding with matte lamination and a faux 3-piece cover similar to North Light's successful The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook. The interior will present instruction with the friendly feel of the successful Artist's Journal Workshop interspersed with field sketches throughout. This book offers a fresh combination of field journal, notes, sketches, instruction and very clear step-by-step demonstrations of both details and finished paintings.
LC Classification NumberNC710
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- Aug 28, 2020
Nice tips amd ideas!
Many helpful tips and well illustrated by Cathy Johnson. Simple and to the point ideas!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 08, 2024
Nicely written with lots of images and ideas
I’m enjoying the content and the ideas are stimulatingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 02, 2022
Thanks!
A good tool for my grandson.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
