Urban Sketching : The Complete Guide to Techniques.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thorspecken, Thomas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composition (Art).

Brush drawing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Naperville : Sourcebooks, 2014.

Summary:

This book, 'Urban Sketching: The Complete Guide to Techniques' by Thomas Thorspecken, is a comprehensive guide for budding and experienced artists interested in capturing the dynamic urban environment through sketching. It covers essential techniques such as composition, line work, color theory, and perspective. Thorspecken, who has a background in animation and illustration, shares insights from his experience and offers instruction on sketching people, architecture, and urban landscapes. The book emphasizes the importance of sketching from life, encouraging artists to engage with their surroundings and document everyday scenes. It also provides guidance on using digital tools and sharing artwork online, fostering a sense of community among urban sketchers. With over 350 illustrations, this guide serves as both an instructional manual and a source of inspiration for artists looking to capture the essence of urban life. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 Tools and Techniques

Line Tools

Color Tools

Sketchbooks

The Set Up

Life Model Class

Figure Drawing

Drawing Strokes

Contour Drawing

Creating Value in Black and White

Color Palette

Value and Color

Reading the Sketch

Digtial Tweaks

Chapter 2 Going Urban

Getting Out of the Studio

Sketching on Location

Thumbnails

Composition

Perspective: Single Point

Perspective: Two and Three Point

Perspective: Three-Point Curves

Perspective: Seeing It

Space and Distance Indoors

Space and Distance Outdoors

Recording the Changing City Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Thorspecken, Thomas Urban Sketching

ISBN:

9781438067117

OCLC:

1314625518