See, Think, Draw: An Easy Guide to Realistic Drawing and Beyond

by Scott Maier

Overview

Learn important drawing skills with 30+ step-by-step demonstrations of favorite subjects.

Learning how to draw is fun, so whether you've never drawn before or have been drawing for years, grab a pencil and some paper, and let's have fun drawing together! Each of the 30+ lessons focuses on a different topic, technique, or concept, promoting learning through clear step-by-step demonstrations for successful drawings. No experience necessary! Readers will get creative and have fun learning how to draw with this essential addition to any art-instruction library.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684620401
Publisher:	Mixed Media Resources LLC
Publication date:	07/26/2020
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	640,535
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Scott Maier is a professional artist, instructor, and video producer in Fort Collins, Colorado. Originally from Bath, Maine, he has a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA in painting from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. He has taught at various colleges and universities for more than 15 years and is Artists Network's Executive Director of Video.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

How to Use This Book 7

Chapter 1 Basic Materials & Approaches 8

Art Supplies 8

What Is Optical Drawing? 13

Drawing vs. the Drawing 13

Chapter 2 Essential Skills 14

Line: Drawing a Cup 15

Shape: Drawing a Tomato 23

Light and Shadow: Drawing an Egg 29

Texture: Drawing an Eye 38

Linear Perspective: Drawing an Old Schoolhouse 45

Atmospheric Perspective: Drawing a Landscape 54

Chapter 3 Objects & Animals 58

Flower 59

Apple 63

Fabric 67

Leaf 72

Glass 76

Bird 80

Cat 84

Orange 88

Chapter 4 People & Portraits 92

Hand 93

Hair 96

Mouth 100

Eyes and Nose 104

Skull 108

Man 112

Woman 116

Child 120

Chapter 5 Scenes & Skies 124

Country Road 125

House 129

River 134

Railroad 138

Sunset 142

Farm 146

Clouds 150

Waterfall 154

Index 158

About the Author 160

Acknowledgments 160