Landscapes
(2014)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
743.836/EGGLTON,M

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 743.836/EGGLTON,M Available

Details

PUBLISHED
Tunbridge Wells : Search Press, 2014
DESCRIPTION

96 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781844489596, 1844489590 :, 1844489590, 9781844489596
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Includes index

The history of landscape drawing -- Materials -- How to start -- Line and tone -- Perspective -- Trees and foliage -- Hills and mountains -- Moors and meadows -- Slies -- Flowers in the landscape -- Water -- Manmade structures -- Figures -- Landscapes: The way to the woods, step by step -- Canon's farm barns, step by step -- Mountains, step by step -- Lake District bridge, step by step -- Rocamadour, step by step -- Cottage garden, step by step

"Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them in this detailed and practical guide. Margaret Eggleton takes us through easy to follow drawing stages, and includes advice on using sketchbooks, line and tone, perspective and more. She shows how to draw elements of the landscape such as trees and foliage, hills and mountains, skies, water and buildings, including step by step exercises throughout. There are then 6 beautiful step by step projects. Suitable for beginners wanting to build up their confidence and more seasoned artists seeking inspiration, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to draw landscapes in a variety of media."--Publisher's description