There is something almost magical about looking at a two-dimensional surface and experiencing a visceral sense of depth and dimension. In this 7th edition of the celebrated Strokes of Genius series; 120 of todays best artists share successful approaches to creating that wondrous illusion of space--from a tight; shallow place that reflects the emotional state of the model; to wide open vistas that seem to go on forever.Inside youll find:135 inspirational drawings in charcoal; pencil; pastel; colored pencil; pen and ink; scratchboard and moreAn exciting diversity of styles and techniques; presented in subject-themed chapters: portraits; landscapes; animals; still lifes and figuresPractical artist-to-artist advice; insights and anecdotes you wont find anywhere elseBooks on art theory put forth concepts like contrast; edges and perspective. Strokes of Genius brings those theories to life; showing how todays artists put them to work. Each drawing is a unique; real-world lesson on how to manipulate value; light; shadows; details and more to evoke a feeling of depth and invite the viewer in.
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