Drawing and Painting Buildings introduces the reader to the many diverse aspects of drawing and painting buildings - a subject that has fascinated artists for years and has inspired many forms of art. This book offers step-by-step guidance towards achieving realistic three-dimensional effects on a two-dimensional surface. Aspects covered include: * Basic drawing and painting techniques * Pencil, crayon, pastel, watercolour, ink, acrylic and oil techniques * Drawing and painting surfaces * Different styles of buildings, including houses, churches and castles * Details such as brick walls, windows, doors and roof tops. AUTHOR: Jonathan Newey comes from a long line of artists and has been an art teacher for more than 16 years. His work has been exhibited at the West of England Academy, the Royal Society of Birmingham Artists, the Mall Galleries, London and the UK Coloured Pencil Society Exhibition and is housed in collections both in the UK and abroad. He has an extensive knowledge of many art mediums and specializes in acrylic, watercolour, pen and-wash and drawing with coloured pencils. Details of his work can be found at www.jonathannewey.com
This is an essential resource for painting and drawing buildings of all sorts, from town houses to public buildings. There are exercises for composition and perspective and each finished artwork is annotated with tips and techniques.
As you work through this book, you will look at materials and their qualities then move on to explore how to put these materials to best use when drawing specific types of building.
As you work through this book, you will look at materials and their qualities then move on to explore how to put these materials to best use when drawing specific types of building.
Ames's illustration style and renowned drawing method has made him a leader in the step-by-step drawing manual, and the 31 books in his Draw 50 series have sold more than three million copies.
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This practical book explains the full depth of the subject, from first sketches to final presentation. Using a range of examples, it is packed with advice and information, and follows the riches of painting the built landscape.
Buildings in Watercolor
Comprehensive, practical and illustrated, this book aims to provide a complete guide to painting buildings in watercolour.
The technique for painting weathered buildings in pen and ink and watercolor.