Awe-inspiring works by contemporary masters; along with the secrets behind its creation.Drawing is the most intimate and immediate form of self-expression; fundamental to every artists ability to communicate with a viewer. The sense of energy and expression that can be captured in mere strokes of charcoal; ink; pastel; marker or any of the other modest mediums proudly represented in this book is astounding.A glowing celebration of the art of drawing; Strokes of Genius features styles ranging from meticulous realism to imaginative flights of fancy; from lyrical sketches created in minutes to intricately layered renderings that took months to complete.Includes:169 stand-out examples of the finest drawing being done today; selected from hundreds of submissions from around the world.An impressive range of styles; materials and techniques covering a wide array of subjects; including still life; the figure; animals; landscapes; portraits and more.Comments from the artists offer firsthand insight on the creation of each artwork; diverse perspectives on drawing; and fresh ideas and techniques.An incomparable source of inspiration and delight for artists and art lovers; Strokes of Genius contains hundreds of combined years of expertise; artistic breakthroughs and; above all; remarkable drawings that leave a lasting impression.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerI love this. I hope Bring more sheet music online! Especially. no longer in print.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Music!By Amy JonesIve recently started back playing the piano and have enjoyed getting all the Whitney Houston music I can get my hands on to play.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. great anthology.By FlexAll the tunes from the double album The Greatest Hits are here. Classic tunes that Whitney interpreted and rendered evergreen. easily written for everybodys enjoyment.
