Collins 30-minute Sketching (30-Minute Painting) (Collins 30-Minute Painting)

Collins 30-minute Sketching (30-Minute Painting) (Collins 30-Minute Painting)

by Alwyn Crawshaw (Author)

Synopsis

Many people think they don't have enough time to sketch, but in this attractive guide Alwyn Crawshaw encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials, including both pencil and watercolour, and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to make successful sketches in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little sketching experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and sketch more spontaneously.
With clear, easy to follow advice and ideas presented in a simple approachable way, this book provides a perfect introduction to sketching quickly and easily. Key features include quick tips, handy checklists, practical projects, step-by-step exercises and half-hour demonstrations.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Collins
Published: 03 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 0007259387
ISBN 13: 9780007259380

Media Reviews

`These books are clear and very easy to follow. They make the reader feel confident that they will be able to achieve good results in the given time, and at a reasonable price!'
Leisure Painter, April 2008

Author Bio

Alwyn Crawshaw is the author of over 25 books on art instruction, all of which are published by HarperCollins. He has a huge following among leisure painters and has had 8 successful TV series on Channel 4. He has also made many successful videos on painting. He is Founder of the Society of Amateur Artists and President of the National Acrylic Painters Association. He runs popular painting holidays and courses, and regularly gives lectures and demonstrations to painting groups.