The Art of Urban Sketching
Publisher: Quarry Books
Release Date: 2012-02-01
Genre: Art
Pages: 176 pages
ISBN 13: 0877882487
ISBN 10: 9780877882480
Format: PDF, ePUB, MOBI, Audiobooks, Kindle
Synopsis : The Art of Urban Sketching written by Gabriel Campanario, published by Quarry Books which was released on 2012-02-01. Download The Art of Urban Sketching Books now! Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. ARTIST PROFILE Sharon Frost I've been an artist all my life and have lived in New York City since I was in my ... Cotman watercolor field box on Moleskine plain notebook ; about 20-30 minutes , plus some finishing at home " I'm an oil ... -- The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, TheArt of UrbanSketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.