Tao of Sketching: The Complete Guide to Chinese Sketching Techniques
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Book Overview
Award-winning artist Qu Lei Lei offers an inspirational view of art from the Chinese perspective. Instead of looking at the sketch as an end in itself, he focuses on the work as personal fulfillment for the artist and as a valued meditation. All the essential techniques are here--from choosing and using materials to mixing the ink to mastering brushstrokes. With the natural world as his subject, Lei Lei pulls out key features--water, trees, landscapes--and focuses on practical ways of depicting their different varieties. A master class covers techniques for capturing pets at play, and for conveying the spirit of all living creatures
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1402726279
ISBN13:9781402726279
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Sterling Publishing (NY)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.7" x 11.1"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Basic but practical info, but a bit pricey.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The information provided for this book may seem basic, but I think it is the type of info that does no harm to be reminded of time to time. The book covers a bit of ways to approach sketching for different medium and -the part I find most vital- also cover sketch time intervals. In other words, in this amount of time given, what's the most important part(s) of your subject should you sketch down? Each chapter has multiple sample pictures. The only downside is that the book is a little pricey, even for a hardcover.
Totally Enjoyed
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Chinese are unique in the world of art and this book helps understand that. This book, like the art, is simple on the surface, and complex in it's meaning and execution. I totally enjoyed this book.
Good start for beginners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Contents: Showed materials needed for sketching in pictures; showed basic techniques of how to use pencil, pen, Chinese Brush, Fountain Brush, pen and wash, pencil and color wash, colored crayons, watercolor paint, oil paint and more.Also including capturing movement and visual memory, how to do structure and composition. For the projects showed, they are including animals and birds, people and places, flowers and plants. Also, practical sketching tips are included.
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