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Name: Sketching as a Hobby (Dover Art Instruction)
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Author: Guptill, Arthur
ISBN: 9780486828374

by Arthur L. Guptill

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From the publisher

Tailored to both beginner- and intermediate-level illustrators, this highly enjoyable guide and reference was written by Arthur L. Guptill, co-founder of Watson-Guptill Publications and one of the leading art instruction authors of the twentieth century. Filled with tips, methods, and techniques on outlining, shading, stippling, portraiture, and much more, this fully illustrated introduction will help readers develop their drawing and sketching skills according to their abilities and interests.
Starting with the representation of forms, values of light and dark, and the interpretation of color, the guide progresses from elementary to advanced considerations, with explanations and illustrations for each step. Pencil, crayon, charcoal, pen and ink, wash, and watercolor techniques are examined, along with a variety of unique methods that achieve original effects. Intended chiefly for enjoyment rather than commercial application, the book focuses on the sketching of objects, outdoor subjects, landscapes, animals, and people. Readers are encouraged to think for themselves and to experiment in order to develop a natural and individual style.

Details

Title Sketching as a Hobby
Author Arthur L. Guptill
Binding Paperback
Pages 176
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Dover Publications
Illustrated Yes
Features Illustrated
ISBN 9780486828374 / 0486828379
Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 1.02 cm)
Age range 12 to UP years
Grade levels 7 - UP
Category Art & Art Instruction
Library of Congress subjects Drawing - Technique, ART / Techniques / Drawing
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2018014877
Dewey Decimal Code 741.2

About the author

Arthur L. Guptill (1891-1956), in partnership with his friend Ernest Watson, founded, edited, and managed American Artist magazine and Watson-Guptill Publications. He began his career working in architectural and interior design and taught popular courses on the subjects at New York's Pratt Institute and Brooklyn Museum. Guptill also wrote several easy, interesting, and beautifully illustrated art instruction books.