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One Drawing a Day
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A 6-Week Course Exploring Creativity with Illustration and Mixed Media
By
Veronica Lawlor
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Free shipping Australia wide Ships from UK supplier | Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback / softback, 128 pages | | Other Information: | Illustrated | | Published In: | United States, 01 October 2011 |
Through 46 daily exercises which make up a complete 6-week course, you will keep your artistic skills sharp and your imaginations fertile by doing "One Drawing A Day." Each spread in the book features a beautiful drawing by one of 8 professional illustrators, with a description and comments by the illustrator as well as a companion exercise. Each exercise includes suggestions for various mediums or mixed-media solutions, advice on how to approach and execute the drawing, as well as professional tips. The book also includes exercises designed to spark new ideas and increase creativity. |
About the AuthorVeronica Lawlor is currently on the faculty of Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design. She teaches at Dalvero Academy and is president of Studio 1482, an illustration collective based in New York City. Lawlor has exhibited her work at the United Nations, the Puck Gallery, the Society of Illustrators, and the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration. Her illustration work has appeared in numerous publications including New York, Vanity Fair, Food & Wine, and The New York Times. Reviews"Based on the popular One Drawing A Day blog, this book presents 42 short drawing exercises--one per day for six weeks. These simple project ideas address different aspects of drawing including line quality, subject matter, inspiration, and color. Various styles are represented and a wide range of media is covered as Lawlor (Pratt Inst. & Parsons The New School for Design) and seven other professional illustrators explain the exercises. Also included is a gallery section showcasing the contributors' own work. Beginning and experienced artists alike will find that this highly accessible book can boost motivation, strengthen discipline, or even jump-start creativity during a block." - "Library Journal"
| Publisher: | Quarry Books | | ISBN: | 1592537243 |
| EAN: | 9781592537242 | | Dimensions: | 21.77 x 22.76 x 1.04 centimeters (0.43 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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