{"title":"Gabriel Campanario","description":"\u003cp\u003eGabriel Campanario’s books delve into the vibrant world of urban sketching, offering readers an insightful blend of artistic technique and cultural observation. His works explore the nuances of capturing cityscapes, architecture, and the dynamic life of people in motion, inviting artists to engage deeply with their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, these titles provide practical guidance alongside inspiring examples, encouraging a thoughtful approach to drawing and observing the everyday urban environment. 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Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organisation Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practised today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Urban Sketching\u003c\/i\u003e offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521911804140,"sku":"9781592537259","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781592537259.jpg?v=1749075161"},{"product_id":"the-complete-urban-sketching-companion-by-gabriel-campanario-9781631599330","title":"The Complete Urban Sketching Companion","description":"Draw the exciting elements of your world with confidence using the tips, techniques, and ideas in \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Urban Sketching Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. Packed with information and visual inspiration on sketching architecture, cityscapes, people, and motion, plus lessons on perspective and adding color, this collection will have you filling sketchbook after sketchbook with compelling artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe popularity of the urban sketching movement has grown worldwide, and it's easy to see why. Sketching on the go is exciting, rewarding, and creatively satisfying. With so many choices of what to sketch and how to sketch it, you need a companion to offer valuable insights, enlightening tips, and tons of ideas and inspiration. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Urban Sketching Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is that helpful guide to take along on your next overseas adventure, or to your favourite cafe around the corner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book includes key drawing techniques and strategies from four books in the Urban Sketching Handbook series: \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorking with Color\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArchitecture and Cityscapes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePeople and Motion\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn how to draw unique buildings, urban landscapes, and lively street scenes, incorporating interesting elements and striking colour and lighting. Get tips on sketching with accurate perspective with easy methods and great examples to guide you along. 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Become confident in adding colour to artwork by learning about different mediums and colour mixing techniques. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Urban Sketching Companion \u003c\/i\u003eyou'll also find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Simple tools and materials to get started\u003cbr\u003e• Ways to build a well-composed scene\u003cbr\u003e• Techniques for drawing urban environments to scale\u003cbr\u003e• How to construct a sketch in layers\u003cbr\u003e• Tips for rendering different types of perspective\u003cbr\u003e• Strategies for creating dramatic shadows\u003cbr\u003e• How to include a range of color values to create depth\u003cbr\u003e• Ideas for interpreting movement and gesture\u003cbr\u003e• Methods for drawing individuals and crowds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet started on your urban sketching adventures today, and start capturing life.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363024847084,"sku":"9781631599330","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25326583482768.jpg?v=1772913313"},{"product_id":"the-urban-sketching-handbook-architecture-and-cityscapes-by-gabriel-campanario-9781592539611","title":"The Urban Sketching Handbook Architecture and Cityscapes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning illustrator Gabriel Campanario first introduced his approach to drawing in \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Urban Sketching\u003c\/i\u003e, a showcase of more than 500 sketches and drawing tips shared by more than 100 urban sketchers around the world. Now, he drills down into specific challenges of making sketches on location, rain or shine, quickly or slowly, and the most suitable techniques for every situation, in \u003ci\u003eThe Urban Sketching Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to overlook that ample variety of buildings and spaces and the differences from city to city, country to country. From houses, apartments and shopping malls to public buildings and places of worship, the structures humans have created over the centuries—for shelter, commerce, industry, transportation or recreation—are fascinating subjects to study and sketch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Urban Sketching Handbook: Architecture and Cityscapes\u003c\/i\u003e, Gabriel lays out keys to help make the experience of drawing architecture and cityscapes fun and rewarding. 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