{"product_id":"observational-sketching-how-to-draw-almost-any-object-paperback","title":"Observational Sketching: How to Draw Almost Any Object - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMariko Higaki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to draw by sketching what surrounds you everyday. 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\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perspective, proportion, lines, shapes, shading, and many other techniques can be learned through everyday practice and observation of the items you come in contact with everyday, from a backpack to your sunglasses. This book addresses \u003cstrong\u003ehow to approach sketching a range of shapes and materials\u003c\/strong\u003e and how to disassemble each object to accurately capture its unique design elements. \u003cstrong\u003eInspiration and examples\u003c\/strong\u003e from the author and other well-known artists accompany a variety of projects that you can try right away and skill-building projects that will strengthen your talent. Find within: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to observational sketching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basic concepts and tools used in observational sketching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObservation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrated \u003cstrong\u003estep-by-step instructions for creating observational sketches of 20 common objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, from a alarm clock to a wooden stool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHone your artistic skills with this daily sketching practice. Whether you are an urban sketcher or an industrial designer, this books should be part of your reference collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating from the Faculty of Environmental Information of Keio University in 2007, \u003cb\u003eMariko Higaki\u003c\/b\u003e joined Leading Edge Design, founded by design engineer Shunji Yamanaka, where she was involved in projects related to industrial design, exhibitions, and education. She later studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, completing their Product Design course in 2015, and has worked as an independent product designer since 2016. Higakil has received many awards and recognitions, including the IDSA Gold Award and the Pentawards Bronze Award, and was a Top 20 International Finalist for the James Dyson Award. She is based in Los Angeles. To see more of her work, visit: http: \/\/marikoproduct.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760278536480,"sku":"9781631598883","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f42327dee60c9231c2021f1e66636196.webp?v=1780176265","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/observational-sketching-how-to-draw-almost-any-object-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}