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Cast Drawing Using the Sight-Size Approach 10 reviews Darren R. Rousar
Velatura Press, LLC, 2007
Excellent explanation of atelier
+ well worth reading. one of the best books written on sight size. + Very good start (not only) for beginers + Very complete! + This is not a book of fluff and pretty pictures.
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Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course 15 reviews Gerald Ackerman
Art Creation Realisation, 2007
Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course
+ incredible + DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK for anything over $100 + A definitive statement of ideals
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Perspective for Artists (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books) 18 reviews Rex Vicat Cole
Dover Publications, 1976
For Beginning Artist or Those Moving into Imagined Settings
+ handy + The language is admittedly a bit archaic. + One of the Best + This book is delightful
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Drawings of Rubens 1 review Longstreet
Borden Pub Co, 1964
Master Draughtsman series
This slim coffee-table-sized book contains a brief bio of the artist and many beautiful plates of his drawings, from sketches to finished works. It is intended as an instruction or inspiration example for the artist or art student, but is worth buying for anyone just to enjoy the beautiful work of ...
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The Practice and Science of Drawing 19 reviews Harold Speed
Dover Publications, 1972
The most thorough approach you can take
+ A must read for any serious draughtsman. + A great foundation book
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, ...
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Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books) 15 reviews Dr. Paul Richer, Robert Beverly Hale
Watson-Guptill, 1986
THE BIBLE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS
+ An outstanding pairing perfect for contemporary artists. + great material flawed layout + A Different Use: Anatomy as a Reference for Writers
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Oil Painting Techniques and Materials 14 reviews Harold Speed
Dover Publications, 1987
A Must Read Book for the Serious Artist
+ Unusual ArtText + Very informative + Excellent Book + a must have for every artist.
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Drawings of Raphael (Master Draughtsman Series) 1 review Steven Longstreet
Borden Pub Co, 1988
Drawings of Raphael (MDS)
This series is a superb way of studing Raphael and his drawing techniques. The cross hatching is distinct and the attitudes of the posed figures are classical. The man knew how to observe with a careful eye. Anyone who want to advance in their drawing observation and technique will learn from ...
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Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice 28 reviews Juliette Aristides
Watson-Guptill, 2006
Beautiful Book
+ A good general book + a masterpiece + Beautiful drawing + Better than most darwing books
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The Artistic Anatomy of Trees 5 reviews Rex V. Cole
Dover Publications, 1965
Never ask "How?" - Instead ask "What?" or "Why?"
+ Standard classic for painters of botanical subjects
Many years ago I learned a very subtle, but critical lesson from one of the grand old masters of oil painting, David Leffel. The first impulse of any artist is to ask "How do I _____?". How do I paint a vase? How do I paint a tree? How do I paint water? How do I get my work into the galleries?, ...
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Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course 15 reviews Gerald Ackerman
Art Creation Realisation, 2007
Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course
+ incredible + DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK for anything over $100 + A definitive statement of ideals
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The Practice and Science of Drawing 19 reviews Harold Speed
Dover Publications, 1972
The most thorough approach you can take
+ A must read for any serious draughtsman. + A great foundation book
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, ...
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Drawings of Raphael (Master Draughtsman Series) 1 review Steven Longstreet
Borden Pub Co, 1988
Drawings of Raphael (MDS)
This series is a superb way of studing Raphael and his drawing techniques. The cross hatching is distinct and the attitudes of the posed figures are classical. The man knew how to observe with a careful eye. Anyone who want to advance in their drawing observation and technique will learn from ...
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Cast Drawing Using the Sight-Size Approach 10 reviews Darren R. Rousar
Velatura Press, LLC, 2007
Excellent explanation of atelier
+ well worth reading. one of the best books written on sight size. + Very good start (not only) for beginers + Very complete! + This is not a book of fluff and pretty pictures.
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Oil Painting Techniques and Materials 14 reviews Harold Speed
Dover Publications, 1987
A Must Read Book for the Serious Artist
+ Unusual ArtText + Very informative + Excellent Book + a must have for every artist.
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Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books) 15 reviews Dr. Paul Richer, Robert Beverly Hale
Watson-Guptill, 1986
THE BIBLE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS
+ An outstanding pairing perfect for contemporary artists. + great material flawed layout + A Different Use: Anatomy as a Reference for Writers
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The Artistic Anatomy of Trees 5 reviews Rex V. Cole
Dover Publications, 1965
Never ask "How?" - Instead ask "What?" or "Why?"
+ Standard classic for painters of botanical subjects
Many years ago I learned a very subtle, but critical lesson from one of the grand old masters of oil painting, David Leffel. The first impulse of any artist is to ask "How do I _____?". How do I paint a vase? How do I paint a tree? How do I paint water? How do I get my work into the galleries?, ...
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Drawings of Rubens 1 review Longstreet
Borden Pub Co, 1964
Master Draughtsman series
This slim coffee-table-sized book contains a brief bio of the artist and many beautiful plates of his drawings, from sketches to finished works. It is intended as an instruction or inspiration example for the artist or art student, but is worth buying for anyone just to enjoy the beautiful work of ...
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Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice 28 reviews Juliette Aristides
Watson-Guptill, 2006
Beautiful Book
+ A good general book + a masterpiece + Beautiful drawing + Better than most darwing books
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Perspective for Artists (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books) 18 reviews Rex Vicat Cole
Dover Publications, 1976
For Beginning Artist or Those Moving into Imagined Settings
+ handy + The language is admittedly a bit archaic. + One of the Best + This book is delightful
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