Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing: Master the Concepts and Methods for Observing and Rendering Nature (Signed!) [B0947]

2018 signed HC 1st edition in excellent condition. This beginner's guide to drawing in graphite pencil uses step-by-step exercises to teach fundamental methods for rendering all aspects of the natural landscape, with additional lessons on using charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and other media. Following in the footsteps of author, artist, and art instructor Suzanne Brooker's previous title The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, this book pairs the most universally-pursued topic for artists (drawing) with the popular subject matter of the natural landscape. Brooker breaks down landscapes into their various elements--including the earth, water, air, and trees--to convey how the fundamentals of drawing are applied to capture each aspect. Using the graphite pencil as her baseline instrument, Brooker provides you with step-by-step lessons that help you improve your rendering skills and re-create the beauty of the world outdoors. Examples from art history and contemporary masters supplement these lessons. The end result is a drawing instruction book that provides artists with everything they need to render landscapes no matter their skill level.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This is the first art book I have ever actually read, rather than skim."; "An excellent, thorough, but yet simple book. Well written, and totally understandable. The perfect book for improving your outside drawing. She also covers colored pencil, pastels, and charcoal pencils."; "Fabulously complete treatment of the elements of landscape drawing. Such beautiful examples of drawing trees, parts of trees, space, perspective, water in all it's forms, skies and so much more. A sheer delight, highly inspirational!"