Description
For every artist who longs to capture the beauty of nature on paper, here is clear, concise instruction on creating true-to-life drawings. Author Frank Lohan, an experienced teacher, stresses perceptive study and analysis. His numerous examples illustrate how to discover the underlying geometric shapes of natural subjects, and they show how to develop sketches that form the basis of realistic compositions.
Beginning and advanced artists as well as wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate these 600 images of birds, flowers, trees, animals, reptiles, and amphibians. Step-by-step methods, explained in simple terms, offer guidance on selecting tools and materials; creating perspective drawings; employing pencil, pen, and charcoal techniques; and other approaches.
Author: Frank J. Lohan
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 241
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780486474571
ISBN10: 0486474577
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Plants & Animals
Beginning and advanced artists as well as wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate these 600 images of birds, flowers, trees, animals, reptiles, and amphibians. Step-by-step methods, explained in simple terms, offer guidance on selecting tools and materials; creating perspective drawings; employing pencil, pen, and charcoal techniques; and other approaches.
Author: Frank J. Lohan
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 241
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780486474571
ISBN10: 0486474577
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Plants & Animals
About the Author
A Detroit-based industrial electronics engineer, Frank Lohan turned his lifelong interest in sketching and painting into a career in teaching adult classes in art.
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