{"product_id":"wf-urban-sketching-handbook-spotlight-on-nature","title":"WF - Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature","description":"Explore new ways to capture nature in your on-location drawings and paintings through insightful tips and inspiring artwork from 40+ artists from around the world.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature, Gail L. Wong and Virginia Hein share their secrets for getting beyond basic greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including detailed examples, quick tips, and “workshop” ideas for practicing the concepts, this book reviews important fundamentals for composition and color and inspires unique treatments and points of view.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a story to be told about nature wherever we are. Pack this handbook with your art supplies as you set out to tell your own stories of nature, and discover:\n \n\u003cli\u003eDifferent ways you can use nature to compose your story and your sketch, whether nature is the main character, the setting, or a frame for your composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of approaches to representing the incredible variety of forms, surfaces, and textures we find in nature, including finding shape, proportion, and structure and creating depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for finding the character of a place with advice on painting water movement, atmosphere and weather, and quality of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaces to find nature in a city, from a venerable landmark tree to a humble dandelion growing in a sidewalk crack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of various methods of expressive interpretation, including sketching in monochrome, playing with color palettes, and simplifying shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gallery of inspirational examples of art showing a variety of different artistic styles and a list of 24 artistic challenges to develop your own style and skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nGeared toward intermediate and experienced artists, but a great inspirational reference for beginners, The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature shows you the many ways you can bring nature to life on the page.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Urban Sketching Handbook series offers artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format—perfect to toss in your backpack or artist’s tote.","brand":"SG Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54223442313543,"sku":"9780760374559","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/6028\/6791\/files\/0037800_urban-sketching-handbook-spotlight-on-nature_90774738-3dd2-4ba0-a9d6-ac93daf8d226.webp?v=1782310145","url":"https:\/\/sgeducation.ie\/products\/wf-urban-sketching-handbook-spotlight-on-nature","provider":"SG Education Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}