A must read for any serious draughtsman.

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	• Practice and Science of Drawing, The Harold Speed IndyPublish, 2005 - 220 pages average customer review:based on 20 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The most thorough approach you can take

This book hails from an era where people took their time and savored a more thorough approach to their craft, much unlike our present day rushed instant gratification mentality. It will take a good deal of patience to stick with this book, but it will prove a most invaluable tool to any artist, whether an absolute beginner like myself or a more advanced student. It's important to learn how to use your vision and what to look for before trying to duplicate something on a sketch pad. This is the correct approach since it's important to understand the theory behind what you are doing before actually attempting to do it. Excellent book

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A must read for any serious draughtsman.

This book presents much of the essential information the student requires to learn how to see and draw accurately. Such a delight to read that since I bought my first copy in the early 80's I have reread it many times, so many that I've had to purchase a second copy.

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A great foundation book

This book was very inspirational to me. He talks about learning how to really "see" what you draw, and had great examples from paintings and drawings of the past, explaining rhythm, balance, unity of line, etc.

At times the language was a little archaic and wordy, but I liked how he emphasized key points over and over again.

This book would be good for artists (it was on the recommended reading list for my art school), but also for people who just enjoy looking at art.

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Classic approach to the dynamics of drawing by brilliant teacher with insights and practical advice on line drawing, mass drawing, visual memory, materials, and much more. 84 plates and diagrams reinforce Speed's clear presentation.

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