200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills: For Aspiring Art Students (Aspire)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764138111 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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This profusely illustrated book teaches serious beginners the fundamental skills of graphic design as an introduction to their formal study in fine art, illustration, computer game design, interior design, animation, and virtually all other avenues in the visual arts. Challenging tutorials, 35 imaginative projects to complete, and tips from professional artists introduce beginning students to the building blocks of art. The author advises on setting up a proper workspace and assembling the needed materials--everything from sketchpads and paints to affordable computer software. Chapters that follow present themes and related projects that instruct readers in The basics of line art for illustration and lettering Understanding color and tone and using color media Texture in art Spatial relationships and perspective Creating shapes and relating them to other elements of composition More than 200 color illustrations demonstrate art principles and practical techniques, and show students how to apply what they are learning in a wide range of media.
MW-Pittsburgh said Fun and Informative. An excellent overview of many fields of art. It is oriented toward the practical carrying out of projects. It describes itself as being especially useful for pre-art students who need to put together a portfolio for application to art school. For the rest of u. reneeb said The Only Art Resource You need. I have been a high school art teacher for "The Only Art Resource You need" according to reneeb. I have been a high school art teacher for 25 years. If I could only have one (1) art teaching resource book, this would be it. I easily could base my whole curriculum using just this one book. I hardly recommend this book for first year art teachers. It will b. 5 years. If I could only have one (1) art teaching resource book, this would be it. I easily could base my whole curriculum using just this one book. I hardly recommend this book for first year art teachers. It will b. Great for all levels of artists I brought this book for a friend who is a high school art teacher. A lot of the projects can be geared to the 7th-2th grade level but you could use the book for lower levels as well. Included in it are some excellent projects in it that spark in interest in mo
The text takes a do-it-yourself approach to learning a full complement of basic and intermediate techniques. Written with art students in mind, it includes a section on putting together a portfolio and examples of art-school applicants' sketchbooks and portfolios. All rights reserved. Each mini lesson stands on its own, so readers can choose from projects that catch their interest. The dynamic layout is filled to the brim with illustrations, and the project ideas will stimulate creativity and encourage experimentation.—Heidi Dolamore, San Mateo County Library, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. The author covers an assortment of media, but most of the techniques and exercises focus on drawing and painting. Instructions are clear and brief, and concepts are grouped around the themes of line, color, texture, and form. Readers looking for in-depth explanations o