{"product_id":"a-better-approach-to-pencil-drawing-paperback","title":"A Better Approach to Pencil Drawing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank M. Rines\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide offers an outstanding overview of the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Author Frank M. Rines discusses approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing. He emphasizes the importance of good design and composition as well as accuracy, showing how to develop an outlined drawing by adding lights and shadows together with the suggestion of color and texture.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for artists and art students of intermediate and advanced skills, this single-volume edition combines two instructional manuals by Rines, \u003ci\u003ePencil Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePencil Sketches.\u003c\/i\u003e Plentiful illustrations include full-page images as well as smaller images and progressive examples that demonstrate the use of perspective, the contrast of light and shade, and other elements of technique. Subjects include rustic scenes and rural landscapes, with many valuable tips for drawing trees, flowers, doorways, and buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide offers an outstanding overview of the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Author Frank M. Rines discusses approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing. He emphasizes the importance of good design and composition as well as accuracy, showing how to develop an outlined drawing by adding lights and shadows together with the suggestion of color and texture.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for artists and art students of intermediate and advanced skills, this single-volume edition combines two instructional manuals by Rines, \u003ci\u003ePencil Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePencil Sketches.\u003c\/i\u003e Plentiful illustrations include full-page images as well as smaller images and progressive examples that demonstrate the use of perspective, the contrast of light and shade, and other elements of technique. Subjects include rustic scenes and rural landscapes, with many valuable tips for drawing trees, flowers, doorways, and buildings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank M. Rines (1892-1962) specialized in graphite work and landscape art. He taught at many schools throughout New England and published five books on drawing and technique. His paintings are among the collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and other major institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 10.9 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756254789920,"sku":"9780486815916","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4ad3e0c208a7359f9a79f3be91cbd4b7.webp?v=1780077650","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-better-approach-to-pencil-drawing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}