Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects: A complete guide to rendering flowers, landscapes, and animals

Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects is a guide for beginning artists that teaches them how to create realistic, detailed drawings in graphite pencil. Featuring in-depth instruction on basic drawing techniques, creating texture, developing likeness, and more, the book is the perfect guide for artists of all levels. Four accomplished artists offer insight, tips, and step-by-step demonstrations that help create detailed, lifelike drawings of animals, flowers, and landscapes. The book also includes practical drawing techniques and easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction, encouraging words, and a journey through each project. The Step-by-Step Studio series introduces beginning artists to the fundamental tools and techniques of their chosen medium, helping them hone their skills while creating artwork across a variety of subjects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects is a comprehensive guide for beginning artists seeking to master the art of creating realistic and detailed graphite pencil drawings. This book offers in-depth instruction on various fundamental drawing techniques, such as basic drawing techniques, creating texture, developing likeness, and more.

After an introduction to basic materials and pencil techniques, four accomplished artists provide insightful tips, step-by-step demonstrations, and valuable insights to help readers create detailed and lifelike drawings of their chosen subjects, including animals, flowers, and landscapes.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including dogs and puppies, flowers and botanicals, beautiful landscapes, and lifelike animals. Artists Diane Cardaci, Nolon Stacey, Linda Weil, and Diane Wright offer practical drawing techniques and easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction, accompanied by encouraging words to inspire and motivate artists on their drawing journey.

The focus of Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects is not on achieving perfection but on improving likeness and developing drawing skills with each new project. The book encourages artists to embrace the process of learning and experimentation, while having fun and enjoying the creative journey.

The Step-by-Step Studio series is designed to introduce beginners to various art forms and techniques, and this book is a valuable addition to the collection. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a newcomer to the world of drawing, Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to create stunning and lifelike artwork.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 222 x 295 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781600589003
Edition number: Revised Edition