Drawing From Photos

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Problem Solving & Interpretation

By Patrick J. Jones

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Drawing From Photos by Patrick J. Jones delves into the challenges and techniques of creating art from photographic references. Building on his previous acclaimed works, Jones offers step-by-step guidance tackling issues like distortion, tangents, and shallow depth of field. Each tutorial includes posed models, replicating a workshop experience to help artists develop style and confidence in their drawings.

This volume is rich in insights, catering to artists seeking to enhance their skills by learning to interpret and transform photos into compelling artwork.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Drawing From Photos is ideal for aspiring and established artists, art students, and enthusiasts of figure drawing who wish to deepen their understanding of working from photographic references. Its detailed approach benefits those looking to develop confidence and refine technique.

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In the follow-up to his popular figure drawing books, The Anatomy of Style and Figures from Life, comes Drawing from Photos, Patrick's latest volume of step-by-step drawing techniques.

In this volume, Patrick explores the art of drawing from photos and the minefield of unseen problems such as distortion, tangents, and shallow depth. Each step-by-step includes a model posing to refer to as you draw along, recreating a virtual workshop from Patrick's eye view as he shares his methods, insights, and interpretations to produce drawings with style and confidence.

For sheer depth of writing and information, no artist, art lover, or student should be without his latest volume on their bookshelves.

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Renowned artists praise Patrick J. Jones's work for its classical style infused with unique flair. Joe Jusko lauds his impeccable technique and influence on fantasy art, Julie Bell highlights his luscious colour and intricate detail, while Donato Giancola acknowledges the passion, skill, and masterful composition in his paintings. These endorsements reflect Jones's standing as a significant contemporary artist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912740178

Publisher: Korero Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Korero Press

Contributors:

Foreword by Steve Huston

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Patrick J. Jones

About the Author

Patrick J. Jones is the author of several how-to art books, includingOil Painting MasterclassandThe Anatomy of Style. He has recently released a collection of his work in hardback,The Sci-fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones.Patrickhasworked for most major SF & Fantasy publishers and film companies worldwide and teaches a masterclass in figure drawing in his adopted homeland, Brisbane, Australia.

Steve Hustonwas born and raised in Alaska, but he works and lives in Belgrade, Montana, USA. After graduating from Pasadena's Art Center College of Design he embarked on a career as an illustrator. His clients included Caesar's Palace, MGM, Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios. After nearly a decade of doing commercial work, he decided to teach and coach - first at his alma mater, and then at Disney, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, and several other studios.