Excellent line drawings and annotations of anatomical structure provide the beginning artist with just about everything one needs to know about drawing all parts of the human anatomy. 179 black-and-white illustrations.
A renowned artist/teacher expertly demonstrates the muted strokes, bold lines, and simple arcs needed to bring animal drawings to vivid life. Numerous sketches highlight these techniques for drawing more than 50 animals: bears, camels, deer, elk, lions, llamas, and others. Perfect for beginner or intermediate artists, this instruction book offers fascinating commentary that emphasizes animal anatomy and behavior. Its author and illustrator, Victor Perard, was a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and an art instructor at New York City's Cooper Union for twenty years. Perard's informative guide reflects his extensive teaching experience, providing practical advice for aspiring and experienced artists.
Presents an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of drawing, with instruction on depicting such subjects as flowers, trees, landscapes, buildings, animals, and people.
The horse is one of the most popular but difficult animals to draw. This concise and practical guide by a renowned illustrator covers the essentials far better than longer books on the subject. Topics include: Proportion; Anatomy; Movement; Sketching; and Materials. These and many other subjects are all covered with superb clarity, the techniques and tips enhanced by 128 illustrations. This volume is an ideal reference and companion for novices as well as experienced artists.
Concise guide features easy steps for realistic depictions of trees. Discover shading, composition, shadow, and outlining techniques that add vitality and expression. Over 100 illustrations spotlight Oak, Willow, Pine, Palmetto, more.
Second in importance only to the face, hands play a key role in expressing a subject's emotional state. More than 1,000 illustrations offer figure artists at all skill levels insights into the structure, character, and expression of hands. Notes on anatomy include tips on proportion and perspective.
A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, acclaimed artist and illustrator Victor Perard emigrated to the United States in the 1930s and taught at New York City's Cooper Union for twenty years. His popular series of art instructional books covers the essentials on drawing — and his illuminating advice continues to help students and teachers today. In this illustrated guide to drawing Mother Nature's most beautiful flowers, Perard plants seeds of inspiration for artists of every ability. Dozens of black-and-white images highlight various techniques, as he shows how the variety of lines can add texture, light or movement to garden favorites. There are violets, daisies, and daffodils abloom, plus chrysanthemums, lilacs, lilies, and more. With a natural affinity for flowers of every kind, Perard reveals the rewards of this artistic effort — developing a sense of composition and an eye for balance in design. Includes a list of state flowers.
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