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Informationen zum Autor In the 1920s, Walter Foster – a well-known artist, instructor and collector – began producing art instruction books from his home in Laguna Beach, California. He originally wrote, illustrated, printed, bound, packaged, shipped and distributed them himself. Although Walter passed away in 1981 at the age of 90, his legacy continues in a growing product line. Walter Foster Publishing now provides how-to books and kits to millions of enthusiastic artists worldwide who enjoy the rewards of learning how to draw and paint. People who have never before picked up a paintbrush or drawing pencil have discovered their artistic talents through his easy-to-follow instruction books. Mia Tavonatti is an artist with a variety of interests, including a strong passion for painting and drawing. She moved from Michigan to California to attend art school at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned her BFA and MFA in illustration. She has also studied painting abroad, and she loves to spend her summers painting in Greece. Mia has exhibited her work extensively, both in Europe and throughout the United States. She is the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, and her work can be seen on more than 45 book covers and in several magazines. In addition to her illustrative work, she has created a number of murals and commissions for restaurants, private residences, and corporations. She teaches illustration and painting at the Art Institute of Southern California in Laguna Beach and currently resides in Costa Mesa, California. Klappentext Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and step-by-step drawing techniques, The Art of Basic Drawing provides a perfect introduction to drawing for beginning artists. Zusammenfassung Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and step-by-step drawing techniques, The Art of Basic Drawing provides a perfect introduction to drawing for beginning artists. Inhaltsverzeichnis Getting Started Tools & Materials Basic Pencil Techniques Practicing Lines Perspective Warming Up Sketching Learning to See Beginning with Basic Shapes Developing Form Still Life Fruit & Nuts Strawberries Pineapple Pinecone Candlelight Still Life Composition Reflections & Lace Bottle & Bread Animals Drawing Animals Drawing at the Zoo Flamingo Elephant Kangaroo Toucan Tortoise Rattlesnake Giant Panda Giraffe Horse Portrait Pony Siberian Husky Puppy English Bulldog Miniature Schnauzer Persian Cat Tabby Cat Landscapes Landscape Composition Perspective Tips Clouds Rocks Tree Shapes Structures Mountains Deserts Creek with Rocks Sycamore Lane Half Dome, Yosemite People Adult Head Head Positions Eyes Noses & Ears Woman in Profile Man in Profile Girl in Profile Boy in Profile About the Authors...
