{"title":"Studio Atelier 21","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the creative world of \u003cem\u003eStudio Atelier 21\u003c\/em\u003e, a prominent name in the realm of arts and culture books. Known for their thoughtful exploration of artistic themes, Studio Atelier 21 brings a fresh perspective to the fine art of sketching and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eSketching Women\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricacies of capturing the essence of the female form through artistic expression. It serves as both an educational resource and an inspiring guide for budding artists keen on sharpening their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtilising a conversational yet informative style, Studio Atelier 21 books are designed to engage readers and foster a deeper appreciation for the nuances of art. Whether you're an amateur artist or a seasoned creator, you'll find these books an invaluable addition to your collection, enriching your understanding and practice of the visual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sketching-women-by-studio-atelier-21-9784805316030","title":"Sketching Women","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSketching Women\u003c\/em\u003e, three professional studio artists (Kozo Ueda, PhD, Takahiro Okada, PhD and Minoru Hirota, PhD) join forces to show you how to sketch the female figure through 55 step-by-step drawing lessons. Each instructor will walk you through their philosophy for croquis sketching. Croquis sketches are quickly-rendered drawings that capture the essentials of a subject's form and pose with relatively few expressive lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four levels of sketching described in the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-minute croquis:\u003c\/strong\u003e very rapid gesture drawings that capture only the artist's impressions of the form, and where the pencil stays in contact with the paper for practically the entire session\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-minute croquis:\u003c\/strong\u003e another quick sketch, but with more attention paid to the character and rhythm of the lines and how they help to express the essence of the form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-minute croquis:\u003c\/strong\u003e a more finished drawing where added tonal variations suggest volume and anatomical details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-minute croquis:\u003c\/strong\u003e more of a finished drawing than true croquis, the longer session allows the luxury of adding fine details such as the facial expression, the character of the hands and clothing texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to sketch the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividual body parts (including faces) and their bone structure and muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStanding and sitting poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNudes and clothed figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight and dark tonal variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDynamic poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll quickly hone your sketching skills with this life-drawing classroom-in-a-book. The expert advice and observations, dozens of poses to study, as well as easy-to-understand notes and tips make it easy to understand how the skeleton, muscles and posture all come together to express the uniquely female form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853979373804,"sku":"9784805316030","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25550883483898.jpg?v=1759229358"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/studio-atelier-21.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}