Line to Stroke

Anyone who can hold a brush or pencil can learn to draw--and this complete basics course shows would-be artists how to master skills while making a personal and creative statement. Bursting with inspirational color drawings, and supported by the author's instructional "Artstrips", the lessons begin with simple exercises to build confidence and expertise. Here are tips on mixing colors and stroke-by-stroke guidance for painting a range of subjects. Turn relaxed scribbles into recognizable shapes; work with silhouettes; sketch with watercolors, brush pens, and soft pastels; and understand how a stroke's direction draws the eye into the painting. From picking up the pen to creating a fine composition, it's everything an artist needs to know!Taggart, Paul is the author of 'Line to Stroke ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781402731051 and ISBN 1402731051.