{"product_id":"housesketching-by-albert-kiefer-9780760389102","title":"Housesketching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore creativity while learning how to draw lively, unique sketches of your favourite houses, shops, landmarks, and other buildings. Learning to sketch can be intimidating, especially when drawing subjects like architecture that seem to rely on perfect perspective, straight lines, and complex forms. In \u003cem\u003eHousesketching\u003c\/em\u003e, artist and instructor Albert Kiefer (Housesketcher) shares his signature techniques that will enable and empower you to abandon perfectionism and learn to sketch and express yourself creatively, like his tens of thousands of students have done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you work in pen and ink and alcohol markers like Albert, or use your favourite medium, you will learn how to create amazingly expressive drawings. From his whimsical linework to his playful use of perspective to his energetic colourwork, Albert's approach can be applied to any type or style of building—or any subject at all! \u003cem\u003eHousesketching\u003c\/em\u003e shows how to go beyond representation to create sketches that are evocative, vibrant, and completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this encouraging guide, you will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFind inspiration and choose subjects to sketch—either \u003cem\u003een plein air\u003c\/em\u003e or from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompose your sketch with placement, contrast, techniques for guiding the eye, and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse perspective—but only as much as you need to know!—to create a convincing sketch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMake a sketch your own through editing, exaggeration, point of view, and creating a back story\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse colour and details to finish and embellish your sketches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShare your sketches online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen step-by-step projects take you through Albert's process in detail, so you can sketch alongside him and learn what makes his drawings so dynamic. QR codes link to videos that provide further insight into essential techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're completely new to sketching, interested in learning to sketch architecture, or looking to draw more expressively and creatively, \u003cem\u003eHousesketching\u003c\/em\u003e will give you all the tools, inspiration, and encouragement you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868960018668,"sku":"9780760389102","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19819203482458.jpg?v=1759778224","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/housesketching-by-albert-kiefer-9780760389102","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}