Drawing and Designing with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide [Hardcover]

Mike W. Lin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471283908 | ISBN-13: 978-0471283904 | Publication Date: August 2, 1993 | Edition: 1

Readers of this book learn graphic rendering skills quickly with the proven how-to approach that has made Lin the most successful teacher in the field. His method emphasizes speed, confidence, and relaxation, while incorporating many time-saving tricks of the trade.

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About the Author

About the Author Mike W. Lin, ASLA, is a recognized leader in architectural rendering methodology. He is the founder and director of the Mike Lin Graphic Workshop in Manhattan, Kansas, which has travelled to more than one hundred universities and many cities around the world under the sponsorship of many universities, and the AIA, ASLA, ASID, ALCA and other professional organizations. Mr. Lin holds both architecture and landscape architecture degrees and was formerly a professor at Kansas State University. He is the author of the bestselling Architectural Rendering Techniques: A Color Reference.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471283908
• ISBN-13: 978-0471283904
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 11.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 18, 2000

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"kdlemon" (Urbana, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drawing and Designing with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide (Hardcover)

I think 'Drawing and Designing with Confidence' is an excellent book, especially for those students who are beginning with architecture and landscape architecture, and want more help with their budding abilities. It focuses largely on technique and fundamentals, which is a good basis to quality drafting and drawing, and ultimately convincing presentations. If you are a beginning student, or a more advanced individual who wants to sharpen up on your skills, then this is the book to get.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars master graphics, September 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Drawing and Designing with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide (Hardcover)

A great book for both beginners and professionals. If you follow Mike Lin's graphic principles in this book, your drawings will improve dramatically. I took his one-day workshop and this book basically follows the workshop in written form.

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An integral part of the design library, December 12, 2001

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Urban Planner, ASLA (washington d.c.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drawing and Designing with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide (Hardcover)

This book is a must for the design professional in the disciplines of landscape architecture, architecture, planning, interior design, and graphic design. Mike Lin is a master of graphic and design expression. The many techniques shown in this book are easy to learn and apply for those who are frustrated with their graphic and design capabilities. This book will definitely strengthen your confidence!