{"title":"Martin Ursell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Ursell\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that explore creativity and the artistic process. His books delve into practical and inspiring approaches for artists and enthusiasts, encouraging a deeper engagement with visual expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful guidance on using sketchbooks and developing artistic habits, blending creative inspiration with hands-on techniques. Ursell’s writing is a valuable companion for anyone interested in arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"keeping-sketchbooks-by-martin-ursell-9781785001086","title":"Keeping Sketchbooks","description":"Artists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene...  This book advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use.  With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary.  .  Looks at all types of sketchbooks - their size, theme and purpose. .  Gives ideas for drawing and painting in a sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling. .  Includes advice on professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks. .  Profiles a range of artists who provide inspiration and examples.  AUTHOR: Martin Ursell has illustrated many books for children, including the award-winning Song of Pentecost by W J Corbett.  He is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has previously written Illustrating Children's Books for The Crowood Press.  SELLING POINTS: .  A beautiful and valuable guide on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. .  Will appeal to artists, illustrators, designers and everyone involved in visual arts. .  All types of sketchbooks are covered and ideas are given for drawing and painting in a sketchbook whether inside or  outside or whilst travelling. .  Beautifully illustrated with 243 colour photographs. .  Martin Ursell is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has illustrated many books for children.  REVIEWS: 'A practical and engaging book ...  that should appeal to all those involved in the visual arts.'  John Vernon Lord  243 colour","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900419653868,"sku":"9781785001086","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781785001086-keeping-sketchbooks.jpg?v=1783406611"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-ursell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}