{"product_id":"portfolio-beginning-drawing-a-multidimensional-approach-to-learning-the-art-of-basic-drawing-paperback","title":"Portfolio: Beginning Drawing: A Multidimensional Approach to Learning the Art of Basic Drawing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlain Picard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eBeginning Drawing, \u003c\/i\u003ediscover and master the fundamentals of drawing with professional tips and expert instruction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned especially for aspiring artists, \u003ci\u003eBeginning Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e offers a well-rounded introduction to the art of basic drawing. In this concept-and technique-driven approach, beginning artists will \u003cb\u003ediscover the fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e of the craft and how to put those skills into practice for creating \u003cb\u003erealistic works of art. \u003c\/b\u003eFrom showing how to select and work with the tools of the trade to demonstrating a range of basic techniques, \u003ci\u003eBeginning Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e provides a thorough, easily digestible overview of \u003cb\u003ekey drawing concepts, \u003c\/b\u003e including lighting, shading, shadows, perspective, texture, and composition, and then demonstrates how these techniques intersect, both functionally and creatively, in a wider context within a complete piece of art. \u003cb\u003eStep-by-step lessons\u003c\/b\u003e encourage practice, focusing readers on the methods and techniques designed to enhance their overall skill level, before graduating on to more subject-specific works. Packed with\u003cb\u003e professional tips and expert instruction, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for anyone desiring to learn, and ultimately master, the art of drawing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The\u003cb\u003e Portfolio series\u003c\/b\u003e covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that's perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Acrylic, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, Beginning Pen \u0026amp; Ink, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBeginning Composition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlain Picard \u003c\/b\u003eearned a BA in illustration from Western CT State University and went on to study at the Art Students League in New York City. Picard sites Sargent, Degas, and Sorolla among his artistic influences. A love of light and beauty are immediately apparent in his pastel and oil paintings. Alain's award-winning work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pastel Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society, where he previously served as President. He frequently conducts workshops for art associations, schools, galleries, and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. www.picardstudio.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.4 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 October 24, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764224917792,"sku":"9781633221420","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f2171ab754aebab87c2c2c42115dad59.webp?v=1780246205","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/portfolio-beginning-drawing-a-multidimensional-approach-to-learning-the-art-of-basic-drawing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}