In this practical guide, Barrington Barber reveals the skills required to meet the demands of drawing in colour using a range of media, from coloured pencil and pastel to ink and watercolour.
With the author’s customary blend of expertise and encouragement, providing examples and exercises at every stage, The Fundamentals of Drawing in Colour takes aspiring artists step-by-step, teaching them to observe, compose and record a variety of subjects. After a straightforward introduction to colour theory, still-life studies are presented as the bedrock of drawing practice and, from this basis, the book goes on to deal in detail with landscape, animals and finally, the human figure and portraiture.
The pace of modern life and the countless images we see every day discourage us from looking with true perception. The Fundamentals of Drawing in Colour shows how we can adjust our focus to take an absorbing, creative approach to the world around us.
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32 reviews for The Fundamentals of Drawing in Colour: A complete professional course for artists
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Michael Shorey –
Very helpful in developing my ability to draw in colour rather than in black, white and shades of grey.
Iggy –
In just one evening I have learnt so much about the use of colour to give form and texture to a coloured pencil drawing, as well as how to use ink, watercolours and pastels to create depth and liveliness to my sketches. It gets to the point and has helped me to decide what materials to travel with when trying to pack lightly! Very happy with what I’ve learned from it so far.
col –
A quick delivery and good value
Kindle Customer –
This book will really help the novice artist.As a coloured pencil artist,I found it very helpful.It is easy to follow their step by step directions.
EB –
Happy with my ebook.
Bargain price paid for it.
Thank you.