Product Description

Here is the ultimate guide to core drawing and painting techniques, brought to you by renowned artist, author and teacher, Trudy Friend. Explore the essential techniques that Trudy has developed over the years, from the key line and brush strokes that form the basis of her art to essential advice on observation, composition, lighting and adding colour to your work. Each technique is clearly explained with annotated exercises and step demonstrations, and additional problem and solution spreads allow you to see how to correct your mistakes at a glance. Follow the indispensable advice for beginners and improvers to develop your own style and produce great representational art with confidence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10152 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
Calling an art book a bible has always seemed a grand claim but Trudy Friend's latest is certainly a text that could set you on the path to artistic enlightenment. --Artists & Illustrators (Magazine)

...an incredibly useful book that could help readers make major improvements in their work. --Leisure Painter Magazine

About the Author
Trudy Friend is a renowned artist, teacher and author of the best-selling Problems & Solutions art techniques series. She runs specialist courses and is a prominent demonstrator for Derwent in the UK. She is also a contributor for Leisure Painter magazine. Trudy lives in Tintern, Monmouthshire.

Customer Reviews

You will be delighted when you buy this
A superb book.Very little overlap from her other titles.The content is varied and interesting.I think it will suit all levels of ability.The instruction is matchless,easy to follow,intelligent and a joy to read and follow.I like the way that the basic strokes are explained across the different media.The hints and tips are timely and useful.The diversity of subject matter and suggestions for your own subjects are thoughtful.This is excellent value for money and I am sure that you will be as enthusiastic and riveted as I am.Do not dither!Buy one for yourself and one for your friend,it is going to be a classic!

This Is Something Different
You certainly get plenty of book for your money, crammed full of beautiful illustrations and great advice. The techniques shown are so simple but really effective, and as I turned the pages I realised that I have never seen anything quite like this before. There are so many books on the market that aim to help you draw and paint, and I own a few, but this is the first one I have ever come across that goes right to the nitty gritty and shows you how to make the individual strokes that are the building blocks of any drawing or painting. It is an exciting and motivating book, and I thoroughly recommend it.

The Ultimate Drawing and Painting Technique Bible
For my standard of drawing and painting I found the information very helpful and allowed me to expand on my knowledge