{"product_id":"a-better-approach-to-pencil-drawing","title":"A Better Approach to Pencil Drawing","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Outstanding overview covers the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Plentiful illustrations complement discussions of approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrank M. Rines (1892-1962) specialized in graphite work and landscape art. He taught at many schools throughout New England and published five books on drawing and technique. His paintings are among the collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and other major institutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide offers an outstanding overview of the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Author Frank M. Rines discusses approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing. He emphasizes the importance of good design and composition as well as accuracy, showing how to develop an outlined drawing by adding lights and shadows together with the suggestion of color and texture.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for artists and art students of intermediate and advanced skills, this single-volume edition combines two instructional manuals by Rines, \u003ci\u003ePencil Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePencil Sketches.\u003c\/i\u003e Plentiful illustrations include full-page images as well as smaller images and progressive examples that demonstrate the use of perspective, the contrast of light and shade, and other elements of technique. Subjects include rustic scenes and rural landscapes, with many valuable tips for drawing trees, flowers, doorways, and buildings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePencil Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e: ForewordThe Old Swimming HoleInstructions for the BeginnersCenter or Focal PointPerspectivePencil TechniqueThe Country LaneThumb SketchesPencil TexturePencil Texture ExamplesSteps in Pencil RenderingProgressive Examples of Steps in Pencil RenderingTree ConstructionTree Construction DetailsCompleting the SketchThe Old FarmhouseThe Covered BridgeDetailed Examples of Tree DrawingSketchingFisherman's CabinStill LifeFloral TechniqueContrast of Light and ShadeThe Old MillInteresting TexturesNew England DoorwaysAn Old English DoorwayA Pastoral SceneThe Road by the River \n\u003ci\u003ePencil Sketches\u003c\/i\u003e: Plate No. 1Plate No. 2Plate No. 3 Plate No. 4 Plate No. 5 Plate No. 6 Plate No. 7 Plate No. 8 Plate No. 9 Plate No. 10 Plate No. 11 Plate No. 12 Plate No. 13 Plate No. 14 Plate No. 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis guide offers an outstanding overview of the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Author Frank M. Rines discusses approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing. He emphasizes the importance of good design and composition as well as accuracy, showing how to develop an outlined drawing by adding lights and shadows together with the suggestion of color and texture. \n\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for artists and art students of intermediate and advanced skills, this single-volume edition combines two instructional manuals by Rines, \n\u003ci\u003ePencil Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003ePencil Sketches.\u003c\/i\u003e Plentiful illustrations include full-page images as well as smaller images and progressive examples that demonstrate the use of perspective, the contrast of light and shade, and other elements of technique. Subjects include rustic scenes and rural landscapes, with many valuable tips for drawing trees, flowers, doorways, and buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rines, Frank M\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017-06-21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Art|Techniques|Drawing - Pencil|Art|Study \u0026amp; Teaching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Technique|ART \/ Techniques \/ Pencil Drawing|Drawing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486815916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780486815916\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139113808153,"sku":"SP-9780486815916","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/4eace0bc-26c6-464f-8ff9-cc3b01af561f.jpg?v=1784467661","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/a-better-approach-to-pencil-drawing","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}