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The Urban Sketching Handbook Panoramas and Vertical Vistas

Techniques for Drawing on Location from Unexpected Perspectives
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The Urban Sketching Handbook: Panoramas and Vertical Vistas by Mario Linhares is a practical guide for artists eager to capture cityscapes and landscapes from refreshing, dynamic perspectives. This book offers step-by-step instruction to develop drawing skills, experiment with unique viewpoints, and effectively convey scenes with visual impact. Featuring contributions from a variety of skilled urban sketchers, it encourages bold use of the sketchbook as a creative laboratory.
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This book is ideal for aspiring and experienced urban sketchers, art educators, and anyone interested in improving their ability to depict panoramic and vertical cityscapes. It suits readers seeking accessible yet comprehensive techniques presented in a portable format.

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The Urban Sketching Handbook: Panoramas and Vertical Vistas shows how to observe, draw, and present architecture and landscapes from a variety of fascinating perspectives.

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In The Urban Sketching Handbook: Panoramas and Vertical Vistas, urban sketcher and art educator Mario Linhares gives a guided tour on how to explore and capture cityscapes and landscapes in drawings from unique points of view.

In this thorough yet accessible book, you'll learn how to:

  • Improve your drawing skills and selectively translate what you see for maximum impact.
  • Fearlessly use your sketchbook as a laboratory for experimenting with various points of view and perspectives.
  • Consider the many options for visual approaches with work contributed by a wide variety of experienced sketchers.

Learn how to heighten the visual drama of every location with The Urban Sketching Handbook: Panoramas and Vertical Vistas. The Urban Sketching Handbook series offers location artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration.

These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format—perfect to toss in your backpack or artist's tote.

Series: Urban Sketching Handbooks

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760370704

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: approximately 100 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Mario Linhares is a designer, urban sketcher, and arts educator. A PhD researcher in Fine Arts, he studied at the Artistic School Antonio Arroio and holds a masters degree in Visual Arts Education. The former Education Director of UrbanSketchers.org, Mario currently coordinates the USk Academic Group. He lives in Sintra, Portugal, outside Lisbon.

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