“One of the best books of its kind, and at a good price. Hamilton...starts with the bare essentials of sketching and then builds the student’s confidence by advancing through exercises in lighting, perspective, and still lifes and on to larger outdoor scenes.”—Library Journal.
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Hamilton has struck middle ground with this book, and considering the alternatives, it is just where he should be. Books like Cathy Johnson's Sketching and Drawing (LJ 3/15/96) can be so eager to prove that anyone can draw that they teach little beyond rough scribbles. Hamilton, on the other hand, starts with the bare essentials of sketching and then builds the student's confidence by advancing through exercises in lighting, perspective, and still lifes and on to larger outdoor scenes. One of the best books of its kind, and at a good price.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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93 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
He shows how to sketch items around us in a new light.,
By sleel@primenet.com (phoenix, az.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Sketching Book (Paperback)
John Hamilton opened my eyes about the things around us to sketch. Many items, like in a kitchen or front room, have many items to draw. Sections like: How to see and then sketch everyday objects, How to compose a good sketch, how to master perspective, How to render light and shade-depth and distance, his book is filled with simple sketches and finished drawings throughout. This is my favorite in my large collection of drawing-sketching books.
44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for beginning sketchers,
By mom in nocal (San Leandro, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Sketching Book (Paperback)
This book is great for the beginner, and probably experienced, sketcher. I am a beginner and the short, yet detailed, examples and explanations are wonderful. My first attempt, after following the directions, was a success! I started very small and have been expanding since the first sketch. My husband and I make it a nightly thing to sketch! He is more experienced. But he also finds the book helpful. I brings you to the basics.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for Beginners,
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This review is from: The Complete Sketching Book (Paperback)
Beginners won't really benefit from this book. The author's vague description of perspective confuses rather than explains. The book resembles a sketchbook with some notes dropped into it. I would recommend The Art of Drawing and Pencil Drawing Techniques over this thing anyday.
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