{"product_id":"observational-sketching-by-mariko-higaki-9781631598883","title":"Observational Sketching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to draw by sketching what surrounds you every day. In \u003cem\u003eObservational Sketching\u003c\/em\u003e, author Mariko Higaki—an ISDA Gold Award-winning industrial designer based in Japan—teaches you how to practice and learn to sketch by using well-established observational techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerspective, proportion, lines, shapes, shading, and many other techniques can be learned through everyday practice and observation of the items you come in contact with every day, from a backpack to your sunglasses. This book addresses how to approach sketching a range of shapes and materials, and how to disassemble each object to accurately capture its unique design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiration and examples from the author and other well-known artists accompany a variety of projects that you can try right away, along with skill-building projects that will strengthen your talent. Find within:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to observational sketching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe basic concepts and tools used in observational sketching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eObservation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions for creating observational sketches of 20 common objects, from an alarm clock to a wooden stool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHone your artistic skills with this daily sketching practice. Whether you are an urban sketcher or an industrial designer, this book should be part of your reference collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461214257388,"sku":"9781631598883","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631598883-observational-sketching.jpg?v=1774962214","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/observational-sketching-by-mariko-higaki-9781631598883","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}