Drawing for Illustration

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Of all the pursuits open to us, drawing is perhaps the easiest to take up, requiring only minimal equipment: a pencil and some blank paper. The book is broadly organised into four sections: each section is packed with valuable information based in art theory, history and the author’s own experience as an illustrator and educator. Explore a world of artistic possibilities with top brands like Faber-Castell, Caran d'Ache, Derwent, Uni and many more. Unlike many other drawing manuals, this book aims to direct you towards imaginative end results, introducing in each subject area ideas for developing your sketches into various forms of illustration and design.

It is true that some people are born with exceptional gifts, but these are rare and most artists achieve their proficiency through fascination and sheer persistence. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. This brilliant book is full of fascinating insights into the work of professional illustrators and reinforces the importance of drawing as the root of all illustration.

Salisbury starts out by explaining the fundamentals of this exciting discipline before outlining the basic principles of line, tone, composition, and color through inspired examples.

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Draw them straight out of your head, using simple lines and making each one as direct and confident as you can. The ability to ‘see’ as an artist is discussed in a teaching context and also through ongoing examination of the pronouncements of illustrators from the past with differing views on the benefits of drawing from observation.