Step-By-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects - by Diane Cardaci & Nolon Stacey & Linda Weil & Diane Wright (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Featuring in-depth instruction on basic drawing techniques, creating texture, developing likeness, and more, Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects teaches beginning artists how to create realistic, detailed drawings in graphite pencil. After an introduction to basic materials and pencil techniques, artists Diane Cardaci, Nolon Stacey, Linda Weil, and Diane Wright offer insight, tips, and drawing demonstrations to help create detailed, lifelike drawings. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects help beginners hone their skills while creating artwork across a variety of subjects, from still life and landscapes to animal portraits and botanicals. Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects allows artists to achieve likeness and realism with each step-by-step project, as well as practical and easy-to-understand drawing techniques that will improve any artist's drawing skills."--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects</i> teaches beginning artists how to create realistic, detailed drawings in graphite pencil.</b> <p/> Featuring in-depth instruction on basic drawing techniques, creating texture, developing likeness, and more, <i>Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects</i> is <b>the perfect guide for you as a beginning or intermediate artist</b>. After an introduction to basic materials and pencil techniques, four accomplished artists offer insight, tips, and step-by-step demonstrations that help create <b>detailed, lifelike drawings</b> of your chosen subjects, including animals, flowers, and landscapes. Learn to create texture and likeness using basic pencil techniques, understanding perspective, exploring light and shadow, developing values, and more. <ul><li><b>Dogs & Puppies: </b>From a soulful Basset Hound puppy to a full-grown German Shepherd, learn to draw your chosen breed step by step.</li><li><b>Flowers & Botanicals: </b>Explains basic flower anatomy and how to render detailed still lifes and florals using basic pencil techniques to convey light and shadow.</li><li><b>Beautiful Landscapes: </b> See the world through the eyes of an artist as you recreate coastal scenes, warm cottages, and pastoral landscapes. </li><li><b>Lifelike Animals: </b>Capture the essence of your favorite wild animals, including elephants, tigers, lions, wolves, and more.</li></ul> Throughout the book, artists Diane Cardaci, Nolon Stacey, Linda Weil, and Diane Wright offer <b>practical drawing techniques</b> and <b>easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction</b>, but also encouraging words. The journey through <i>Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects</i> is not about making perfect drawings; it's about achieving likeness and drawing skills with each new project, while having a great time. <p/> The books in the <b>Step-by-Step Studio series</b> introduce beginning artists to the fundamental tools and techniques of their chosen medium. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects help beginners hone their skills while creating artwork across a variety of subjects, from still life and landscapes to animal portraits and botanicals.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Diane Cardaci</b> was classically trained at the Art Students League of New York City, Parsons School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. Her passion for both realism and nature led her to start her professional art career working as a Natural Science Illustrator in New York City, where she specialized in medical and natural science illustrations. Her work has been published by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, as well as by major textbook companies such as Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. After studying portraiture with nationally acclaimed artists such as Nelson Shanks and John Sanden, commissioned portrait work soon became an important part of her artwork. She is a signature member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and has contributed writing for the organization's publications. Diane is also a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, the Graphic Artists Guild, and the Illustrator's Partnership of America.</p></p><p><b>Nolon Stacey</b> is a self-taught graphic artist who specializes in realistic portraits of animals, people, and landmarks. As a child in South Yorkshire, England, Nolon cultivated his interest in drawing throughout school. He eventually earned a degree in mathematics from Warwick University, but he soon returned to his artistic passion. He currently lives in Boroughbridge, England, and undertakes a variety of commissioned work, ranging from portraits of people and pets to buildings and street scenes. Prints of Nolon's celebrity portraits are published through Kadinsky Art. His work also is sold through Braithwaites Gallery in York, England. Nolon lives in Boroughbridge, England.</p><p><b>Linda Weil </b>(Melbourne, Australia) is a graduate of RMIT University who began her career in graphic design, primarily in the print industry. She has been art director and illustrator for a number of Australia's national magazines, and she has specialized in botanical and natural history illustration. A member and past secretary of the Wildlife Artist Society of Australasia, and a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Linda teaches drawing to both beginners and advanced students. Her work has won numerous awards, and she exhibits in galleries and shows throughout Australia. Linda has traveled widely throughout Australia, France, Borneo, the United States, and South Africa, and many of her drawings are inspired by the animals and sights she sees on her travels.</p><p><b>Diane Wright </b>received a bachelor's degree in fine art with a teaching certification from the University of Northern Iowa in 1981. After a break that lasted more than 20 years, Diane picked up her art pencils again in 2002. During this break, she devoted her time to her family and building a career in computer technology. With her children, Matt and Becky, in college, Diane now spends her free time re-exploring her love for art. She keeps quite busy with creating commissions, selling her artwork on her website, building online tutorials, and conducting drawing classes. She also offers printing services for graphic artists. Diane lives in Mitchellville, IA.</p>
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