The urban sketcher : techniques for seeing and drawing on location / by Marc Taro Holmes.
This workshop book will teach you how to draw inspiration from real life. Learn to capture not just what you see but also the energy and what it feels like to be there in the moment. With this guide you will learn what minimal supplies you need to get started, practical advice for working in the field, choosing subjects, capturing people in motion and more. Inside The Urban Sketcher you'll find: 15 step-by-step demonstrations covering techniques for creating expressive drawings using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor; expert tips for achieving balance of accuracy, spontaneity and speed; daily exercises and prompts for everything from improving essential skills to diverse approaches for montages, storytelling portraits, and one-page graphic novels.
Record details
- ISBN: 1440334714
- ISBN: 9781440334719
- Physical Description: 142 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
- Edition: First Edition.
- Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Graphite: draw everything you see -- Pen & ink: expressive lines, powerful contrast -- Watercolor: bring sketches to life with color. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | City and town life in art. Drawing > Technique. Watercolor painting > Technique. |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Hood River County Library | YA 741.2 HOL 2014 (Text) | 33892100357335 | Young Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |