Drawing, Seeing and Observation

by Ian Simpson

Overview

The third edition of a comprehensive drawing handbook, ideal for beginners, experienced artists and teachers of all levels.

Illustrated, and with many suggestions for practical work, this books teaches you how to see, draw and develop technical skills, with a focus on learning how to observe our world as three-dimensional. Drawings from master draughtsmen, professional artists and students help illustrate common problems and teach you how to solve them. Five interviews with contemporary artists also show you the different ways they use drawing as part of their work.

This book gives you a clear and systematic approach to all aspects of drawing and is ideal whether you are a beginner or already have considerable experience and want to re-examine your fundamental techniques. The book also offers teachers at all levels a ready-made instruction programme which progresses from basic drawing problems to the development of personal style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789940374
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/03/2020
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.62(w) x 10.94(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Ian Simpson studied at Sunderland College of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. He taught at several colleges and universities including Hornsey College of Art, London, and Syracuse University, New York, was head of St Martin's School of Art, London, 1972-88 and a consultant to the Open College of Arts, UK. His paintings have been included in public and private collections in Britain, Sweden and the United States. He wrote many books and articles and presented three series on art for the BBC.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

1. Drawing Techniques and Approaches

2. Assessing and Drawing Two Dimensions – Height and Width

3. Assessing Three Dimensions – Height, Width and Depth

4. The Third Dimension – Rectangles Flat-on

5. Rectilinear Forms from Different Viewpoints

6. Rectangles and Gradients

7. Circles, Cylinders and Cones

8. Observation and Previous Knowledge

9. From Geometric to Natural Forms

10. Forms with no Flat Surfaces

11. Analysis and Selection

12. Perspective and Other Drawing Systems

13. Texture

14. Light, Shadows and Reflections

15. Some Different Approaches to Observation

16. Movement

17. Developing a Personal Language

18. Some Artists on Drawing

19. Summary

Select Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Index