The Sketching and Drawing Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles)

Name: The Sketching and Drawing Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles)
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.1 (64 reviews)
Author: Marylin Scott

by Marylin Scott

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Perfect for you if...

You're building your drawing skills and need a practical reference that shows techniques in actual pictures rather than just describing them.
You've got basic drawing down but want to experiment with different media and combination techniques without guessing.
You're ready to take your work seriously and need guidance on presenting drawings professionally and selling your art.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for an inspiring narrative about famous artists or the creative process. This is a technical workbook, not a story.
You prefer learning through video tutorials or live instruction rather than working through written demonstrations on your own.
You're a complete beginner who needs foundational drawing lessons before diving into media techniques and subject-specific approaches.

About this book

A comprehensive illustrated reference for practicing artists covering drawing materials, techniques, and subjects. The guide explores various drawing media including pencils, charcoal, pastels, and colored inks. It includes information on combining two or more drawing media to achieve unusual effects, along with over 100 step-by-step demonstrations for tackling challenging subjects. Sections address figure, landscape, nature, urban, and still life drawing. The book also provides guidance on professionally presenting artwork and entering the marketplace.

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Currently around #36K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 64% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 64 reviews

Gaining approximately 1 new review per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.4 to 4.2.

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