The Sketch [B0057]

1979 134-page PB with minor cover wear. From rear cover notes: "The Sketch shows the reader how to arrive at a simple and effective sketch through a simple step process of line, shape, detail, and tone plus black. This is done with a minimum of prose and with many demonstration sketches, examples, and critiques. The following topics are included: materials, perspective, shades and shadows, composition, thumbnail sketches, people, landscape forms, sketch critiques, sketch examples and reference books. The Sketch offers the beginner as well as the professional a new approach to sketching. It is illustrated with sketches done by the author as he traveled around the world with sketch pad in hand. The illustrations and examples were done with many different drawing pens and pencils."

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Simple clear instructions. This is a really hands on book for anyone looking to learn to sketch. Lots of great examples and very methodical"; "Amazing book to broaden your sketching technique horizon. Excellent examples in a consistent variation, showing what can be explored from a single subject using different techniques. Very, very recommended."; "Oliver's sketches are beautiful and the information in this book is well presented and useful. The lessons and examples however are few and concise, and nothing which one cannot find elsewhere."