Drawing Shortcuts: Developing Quick Drawing Skills Using Today’s Technology
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Jim Leggitt?s Drawing Shortcuts shows how communicating with hand drawings combined with digital technology can be ingeniously simple, and this new edition makes an already popular technique even better. Completely expanded with new chapters and a wealth of supporting images, this Second Edition presents practical techniques for improving drawing efficiency and effectiveness by combining traditional hand drawing methods with the latest digital technology, including 3-D modeling with SketchUp. This book?s step-by-step approach will sharpen and streamline your techniques whether you draw for pleasure, school or your design profession.
- Easy-to-follow instructions cover every aspect from the basics of drawing?such as composition, color, shading, hatching, and perspective?up to the most current technologies
- Incorporates Google SketchUp, Google Earth, computer generated renderings, digital scanners and printers
- Features new visuals from accomplished drawing experts
- Special new ?Gallery? section highlights the creative process with step-by-step examples of drawings
- Complete coverage of the ?Overlay and Trace Method,? ?Simple Composite Method,? ?Advanced Composite Method,? and ?Digital Hybrid Drawings?
- New matrices show alternative drawing techniques for specific visual effects such as Linework and Shading, Selecting the Right Views, Perspectives and Paraline Drawings, Drawing Detail, Camera Lenses, and Drawing Tools
Generously enriched with detailed process drawings, examples, and more than 500 full-color images, Drawing Shortcuts, Second Edition will have you creating top-quality drawings faster and more effectively.
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M. Anita Clayton –
This book is great! I have the first edition and there are a lot of things that are repeated and that is the only reason why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. This book really bridges the gap between hand drawing and computer drawing in clear understandable ways. I have not finished reading the book because I want to really absorb all the techniques. The only negative that I can say about this book is regarding the website. […]. I did log on and the site itself is wonderful however, there is an option to find out more about Mr. Leggitts classes. I immediately made an inquiry and have yet to get a responce. This has been over a month ago. I am assuming that due to the volume of requests he has not had a chance to reply. The book itself is a winner!
Mathew H. Ross –
Excellent quick reference on many different architectural rendering methods. I really like how traditional drawing techniques weren’t avoided. Process for many different styles, quick overviews of the basics (like perspective, tools, layering, etc.) and many excellent supporting illustrations make this a great resource for those without formal training or still learning the trade.
Hamsa –
Excellent book, wish I had it before starting Architecture school. Need more books like this that give specific “how to” info on to represent architecture ideas, since architecture professors are usually vague and open ended when teaching and helping. I speak from experience and I am attending one of the top B.Arch programs in the US.
B Rad 16 –
This is an ok book for the beginner architect. I was looking for a more visual representation but it has a lot of verbal advice that is very helpful.
Yen-Van Tran –
This is such a great book to learn shortcuts. Once you start learning and practicing how to sketch quickly, this book will come in handy by helping you gauge measurements with your eye quickly.
Amazon Customer –
Jim Leggit is an expert on drawing techniques that are fast and effective. In our modern age, everyone uses computer renderings, but a hybrid of hand drawing and computer modeling can make you stand out as a student or practicing professional. You don’t have to be an “artist” to make beautiful drawings using Jim’s techniques either. As a former architecture student, I have used these techniques to make award-winning presentations throughout school. I highly recommend this book for architecture students that want to make quick drawings while not staying put behind a computer the entire time.