Description
Book SynopsisWith Drawing: Landscapes, learn to render a variety of beautiful landscape subjects in graphite pencil. William F. Powell invites you into his artistic world to explore a number of basic
drawing techniques and shows how to develop a drawing to its fullest through a series of step-by-step demonstrations. In this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book, Powell explains a number of drawing techniques and special effects and gives tips on how to design a
well-balanced composition.
Landscapes provides you with the necessary knowledge to create your own landscape drawings
from preliminary sketch to the completed work. Discover different methods of shading, ways of manipulating
drawing tools to produce specific textures, and a wealth of beautiful landscapes to both copy and admire, includes scenes from American national parks.
Also included are simple techniques for developing common landscape elements—such as
trees,
clouds,
rocks, and
water—and how to apply a variety of methods to
convey a sense of realism. Then, with a little practice, you will be able to apply your newfound skills and draw your own beautiful landscape masterpieces!
Designed for beginners, the
How to Draw & Paint series offers
easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.
Drawing: Landscapes allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to
start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed landscape drawing.
Table of ContentsTools & Materials
Shading Techniques
Surfaces & Textures
Drawing Practice
Finding Subjects
Perspective
Clouds
Rocks
Trees & Bushes
Structures
Mountains
Deserts
Creeks & Rocks
Half Dome, Yosemite
Grand Falls, Yellowstone
