SKETCHING

An essential little book perfect for the pocket or art bag covering all practical aspects of sketching and drawing Sketching is a skill that every artist needs to master and this handy book shows you how in a very clear and simple way Jackie starts by describing all the different media used for sketching including pencils charcoal coloured pencils pens pastels watercolours and gouache as well as the different types of sketchbooks She then looks at the basic techniques of sketching emphasizing the importance of observation and showing how to make marks use tone create 3 D form and portray pattern She then covers a wide range of subjects such as plants and flowers skies animals the urban landscape and figures and portraits explaining how to compose your sketches and giving useful tips about sketching on the move There s also a fascinating section on sketching from the Masters to provide additional inspiration The instruction is clear and concise throughout providing an ideal resource for artists of all levels to dip into when sketching out on location