Practical Art Studies: Lessons & exercises to grow as a digital or traditional artist - PRE-ORDER!
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Practical Art Studies gives learners the guidance they need to tackle learning the fundamentals of art. Across eighteen study projects, industry professionals share their methods for learning the human figure, portraying colour and light, and understanding perspective and composition, based on relatable examples of real-world scenes and timeless classical art.
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The fundamentals of art are essential for any aspiring artist, whether digital or traditional, but how do you even begin learning them?
Practical Art Studies gives learners the guidance they need to tackle new skills without getting lost in the vast sea of potential artistic subjects. Industry professionals share their methods for learning the human figure, portraying colour and light, and understanding perspective and composition, based on relatable examples of real-world scenes and timeless classical art.
This book’s step-by-step tutorials will equip you with actionable methods and useful approaches to enhance your creative practice, whatever your stage in your artistic development. Insightful process images, tips, and advice are packed onto every page of this engaging, digestible book that’s easy to consult whenever you need it.
With 18 studies divided into four essential categories:
• Anatomy
• Composition
• Drawing & Perspective
• Value & Colour
Product details
Softback 216 pages
Dimensions: 297mm x 210mm
Paper quality: Full-color premium paper pages
ISBN: 978-1-915992-43-7
Contents and Contributors
How to use this book
LIST OF STUDIES
Anatomy
Composition
Drawing & Perspective
Value & Colour
GLOSSARY
CONTRINUTORS
Tony 'Eight' Camehl
Dylan Choonhachat
Željka Dobraš
Minji Kim
Devin Korwin
Rembert Montald
Ayan Nag
Mariana Noronha
Erin O'Connor
Orenjikun
Charlie Pickard
Devin Platts
Kate Rado
Andreas Rocha
Jake Taplin
Bryan Mark Taylor
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About the Creator
Featured in this book...
Charlie is a classically trained figurative artist and illustrator living and working in London. He was awarded the de Laszlo Foundation’s Award for Excellence in 2020. His work is primarily exhibited in London and can be found in collections worldwide.
Orenjikun is a self-taught artist who primarily lends his skills to the animation industry for background layout and paint. In his spare time he enjoys creating educational art content and attending conventions, where he sells his art.