The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (506 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592537251 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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SharC said Absolutely excellent book. By far my favorite urban sketching book. This book is stuffed with excellent information. Each selected artist contributor is separated by a color rim in page with tab of the geographical area he/she sketched. The first section is on what urban sketching is, and what it means to be an urban sketcher. The next is on supplies but is a small portion of this very thick Absolutely excellent book. By far my favorite urban sketching book This book is stuffed with excellent information. Each selected artist contributor is separated by a color rim in page with tab of the geographical area he/she sketched. The first section is on what urban sketching is, and what it means to be an urban sketcher. The next is on supplies but is a small portion of this very thick 319 page book. Then the artists are each given a few pages to discuss the. 19 page book. Then the artists are each given a few pages to discuss the. An inspiring way to "see the world one drawing at a time" I have admired the sketches of author Gabriel Campanario ever since they started appearing weekly in The Seattle Times. Known as the Seattle Sketcher, Campanario takes even the most commonly photographed, iconic Seattle scenes, such as the Pike Place Market, and gives them his fresh, personal perspective that no camera can capture. I was so inspired that I became an urban sketcher myself. As I dug. Brian said Great for the aspiring sketcher. As an architecture student I find it difficult sometimes to tackle on site sketching. Wishing to develop my skills I picked up a number of these types of books to get a feel for what other people do and develop my own style. This book is great in many ways, taking you around the world to different cities, and showing work from a miriod of different sketchers. I especially likes where some sketches
VERDICT: Part travel book, part art instruction, this is a great guide to look at before (or instead of) your next vacation." - Library Journal. Here, Campanario offers guidance on tools, techniques, the urban environment, and drawing styles, but the main strength of this book is the 500-plus full-color examples of successful sketches drawn in metropolises and towns all over the globe. "Campanario founded the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers, and this book showcases the work of over 100 artists worldwide who draw scenes from the cities where they live and travel, posting them at urbansketchers. The co
With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, The Art of Urban Sketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.. The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (urbansketchers), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity