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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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

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