Lessons in Classical Drawing

Name: Lessons in Classical Drawing
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780823006595
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By J Aristides

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Lessons in Classical Drawing by J Aristides provides an insightful journey into the fundamentals of drawing. The book is aimed at both beginners and experienced artists, offering practical techniques and step-by-step guidance to master classical drawing. Through detailed instructions and illustrations, it seeks to improve the reader's observational skills and technical prowess in art.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're keen to develop your drawing skills through classical techniques. It offers step-by-step guidance, illustrations, and expert tips to help artists of all levels enhance their understanding and execution of classical drawing principles. If you appreciate art and culture and have a passion for learning traditional artistic methods, this could be an inspiring choice.

Lessons in Classical Drawing

Conveys a start-to-finish overview of the drawing experience and shows what to tackle when first starting a drawing and then how to lay the groundwork for each subsequent step in creating a well-crafted drawing.

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This elegant and accessible primer from master contemporary artist Juliette Aristides distils the drawing process into its essential elements.

The practice of drawing distilled to its essential elements. The companion DVD enclosed inside, beautifully filmed in Florence, Italy, provides real-time drawing lessons so that any gaps in the learning process are filled in with live instruction.

In this elegant and inspiring primer, master contemporary artist and author Juliette Aristides breaks down the drawing process into small, manageable lessons; introduces time-tested principles and techniques that are easily accessible; and shares the language and context necessary to understand the artistic process and create superior, well-crafted drawings.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lessons in Classical Drawing by J Aristides receives praise for its thorough and accessible approach to teaching classical drawing techniques. Many reviews highlight its usefulness to both beginners and more experienced artists. Critics appreciate the clear explanations and the author's emphasis on foundational skills. However, some feel that the accompanying DVD is not as comprehensive as expected.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780823006595

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 November 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 886g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

JULIETTE ARISTIDES studied at the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and various private ateliers. She is currently the instructor of the Aristides Classical Atelier at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, Washington. In 2003, Juliette was awarded the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant. Her work can be seen at the John Pence Gallery in San Francisco and the Art Renewal Center Living Masters Gallery, www.ArtRenewal.com.