Studio Seeing: A Practical Guide to Drawing, Painting, and Perception

The author discusses perception as it benefits the artist in the studio, presenting a proven process developed over many decades of teaching and studio practice. The book covers essential painting and drawing principles that are often not taught or understood, benefiting anyone learning how to draw or paint or advancing their practice. It also offers insights and discussions of interest to art lovers and "Sunday painters." Integrated into the text are over one hundred images to reinforce the concepts presented.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

Introduction:
This book is a comprehensive guide for artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. It opens with several first-person anecdotes about the author's life as a practicing artist and a discussion of the intellectual lineage of his vision-based pedagogy. Many more anecdotes from the author's teaching appear in most chapters.
Perception as a Benefit to the Artist in the Studio:
The author discusses perception as it benefits the artist in the studio. Perceptual laws govern both our experience of seeing and the artist's process of creating. The book presents a proven process developed by the author over many decades of teaching and studio practice that the artist can apply to their own painting/drawing and/or teaching.
The Principles of Painting and Drawing:
The painting and drawing principles in the book are essential and yet not generally taught or understood. They will benefit anyone learning how to draw/paint or advance their practice. The book will also help practitioners to make rapid progress and to avoid clichéd, overused solutions. It also offers insights and discussions of interest to art lovers and "Sunday painters." It is for everyone who enjoys viewing and thinking about art.
Integrated Images:
Integrated into the text are more than one hundred images—works of art by well-known historical and contemporary artists and students, photographs, and diagrams—to reinforce the concepts presented. A recap section ends each chapter, followed by an exercise, or group of related exercises, to encourage and guide the practitioner in immediate application of the concepts.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for artists of all levels, providing a comprehensive and practical approach to painting and drawing. It is filled with anecdotes, insights, and exercises to help practitioners develop their skills and achieve their artistic goals. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced artist, this book will be a valuable addition to your library.

Dimension: 244 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789388701
Edition number: New ed