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Citysketch New York

Nearly 100 Creative Prompts for Sketching the Big Apple
Series: Citysketch
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Citysketch New York offers a creative journey through the iconic landmarks, fashion, and culture of Manhattan. With partially completed sketches and prompts, readers are invited to add their own artistic touches to famous skylines, stylish outfits, and vibrant scenes like Times Square, guided by expert insights from a New York artist, fashion designer, and cultural specialist.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is perfect for art lovers, aspiring doodlers, and anyone smitten with New York Cityโ€™s unique blend of architecture, fashion, and culture. Ideal for creative individuals seeking inspiration and an interactive exploration of the Big Apple.

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A compilation of creative prompts geared to immerse you in the marvels of brilliant New York City.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Part aspirational, part creative, and all doodle. Citysketch New York is a compilation of creative prompts geared to immerse you in the marvels of brilliant New York City. Finish partially created Manhattan skylines, sketch accessories to accompany a 'chic' 5th Ave wardrobe, doodle your own uniquely styled versions of Times Square, and loads more.

With guided tips from a New York-based artist on the contours of New York architecture and art, from a fashion designer on the subtleties of New York fashion, and from a cultural expert on the people of New York as well as the food and culture. This is a complete course in Big Apple culture for the enamored. Be inspired. Get creative. After all, a little drawing will help you dream big.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781937994396

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Race Point Publishing

Illustration: 100 color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Melissa Wood is an illustrator and architectural planner. Her client list includes Crate & Barrel, Trader Joe's, Neiman Marcus Direct, Nordstrom's, Kate's Paperie, John Grisham, George Lucas, a Hilton heiress, and Oprah Winfrey - just to name a few.www.mwoodpenblog.com.

Michelle Lo studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and The New School University. After working as an editor, she obtained a chef-training degree and has since worked on numerous cookery books, by leading chefs such as Rene Redzepi and Ferran Adria. Michelle is currently a freelance writer and editor and devotes her life to the pursuit of food and style with her photographer husband and young daughter.

Joanne Shurvell is an award-winning travel and arts writer. She is also the owner of Payne Shurvell, a contemporary art gallery in London.

Monica Meehan is a freelance writer and author of The Viennese Kitchen: Tante Herth's Book of Family Recipes. Originally from Canada, Monica works in publishing and divides her time between New York and London. Monica is an avid traveler, cook, and people-watcher.

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