{"product_id":"9780760385272-drawing-basics-beyond","title":"Drawing Basics and Beyond","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform Observation into Imagination\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawing Basics and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e provides the tools, techniques, and inspiration artists need to improve their sketchbook practice and use the information they gather to create imaginative artwork.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake your sketching practice to the next level with this practical and inspiring guide to drawing what you see…and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sketching from life is critical to learning how to draw. It’s also an invaluable source of creative inspiration. In \u003ci\u003eDrawing Basics and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, artist and popular instructor Sorie Kim breaks down her compelling approach to \u003cb\u003edrawing from direct observation\u003c\/b\u003e to make it fun and easy \u003cb\u003efor artists of all levels\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sorie guides you through \u003cb\u003ethe why and how of sketching from life\u003c\/b\u003e, including different approaches and the eight elements of sketching. She then shares pages from her sketchbooks captured at a variety of locations as a jumping-off point for sharing \u003cb\u003einnovative tips and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e. Finally, Sorie provides guidance to take the information gathered from and inspired by sketching to create original, imaginative art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This informative and entertaining guide reveals:\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The benefits of sketching from life and how it impacts your artwork. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sorie’s seven favorite types of sketchbooks, including the “ugly sketchbook,” and when to use them. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strategies for sketching in any location, from parks, to cities, to zoos, to museums, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An inside look at Sorie’s fascinating sketchbooks and how she uses them in a wide variety of locations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Approaches to adding imagination to your sketches through experimenting with mediums, pushing boundaries, abstraction, and doodling. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e No matter your chosen art medium, style, or subject matter, sketching will \u003cb\u003eimprove your drawing skills and observation abilities\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eincrease your creativity\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eDrawing Basics and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e is the inspirational and encouraging guide that will help you on that path, whether you’re just getting started or want to step up your sketching game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41826750464097,"sku":"9780760385272","price":17.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36417030.jpg?v=1759495560","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760385272-drawing-basics-beyond","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}