Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Thomas C. Wang (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471399191 | ISBN-13: 978-0471399193 | Publication Date: August 8, 2001 | Edition: 2

The complete, classic guide to the art of pencil sketching

Portable. Erasable. Inexpensive. No other single drawing tool is as versatile as the pencil. Through the centuries, generations of artists have used it to work out ideas, study form, and develop fundamental skills that are crucial to an artist's training.

Pencil Sketching has taught thousands of beginners the basic principles and techniques of pencil sketching. Carefully revised to meet the needs of today's artists, this edition features easy-to-follow instructions, dozens of new illustrations, and more-everything you need to explore the amazing potential of the pencil and learn to sketch with confidence.
* Techniques: shading, texture, value, line, strokes . . .
* Materials: pencils, papers, accessories . . .
* Skills: observation, recording, composition, sketching from memory . . .
* Subjects: trees, landforms, water, architecture, cityscapes . . .


and more!

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The complete, classic guide to the art of pencil sketching

Portable. Erasable. Inexpensive. No other single drawing tool is as versatile as the pencil. Through the centuries, generations of artists have used it to work out ideas, study form, and develop fundamental skills that are crucial to an artist’s training.

Pencil Sketching has taught thousands of beginners the basic principles and techniques of pencil sketching. Carefully revised to meet the needs of today’s artists, this edition features easy-to-follow instructions, dozens of new illustrations, and more–everything you need to explore the amazing potential of the pencil and learn to sketch with confidence.

• Techniques: shading, texture, value, line, strokes . . .
• Materials: pencils, papers, accessories . . .
• Skills: observation, recording, composition, sketching from memory . . .
• Subjects: trees, landforms, water, architecture, cityscapes . . .

and more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471399191
• ISBN-13: 978-0471399193
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 11 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing > Pencil

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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book That Inspires, March 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I remember the first edition of this book from a few years ago. But this new edition is beautiful in and of itself - I flip through it often. But the real bonus was that it inspired me to sketch again - a skill that I haven't used frequently in the past ten or fifteen years. This one's a keeper because it showed me *how* to do it and then showed examples of how it was done by the expert. I've rediscovered my love of sketching.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but Effective, July 14, 2003

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J. Josephson "hairless ape" (Pasadena) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

A great book.

So many art books give long-winded descriptions of what to do, and even how to do it, yet they fail to capture the essence of what makes a drawing good. Wang concentrates on simple elements and rules of thumb, providing a wealth of wisdom in a few words and pictures.

If you're looking for long descriptions of techniques, this is not the book for you. The author quickly notes the salient points and demonstrates with sketches.

This book has beautiful drawings and covers a variety of techniques: how to hold a pencil, line, composition, values and shading, etc. The author also leads you through how to make specific elements: landforms, trees, water, and more.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners or those returning to sketching, February 27, 2008

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This review is from: Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I was recommended this book by an instructor and I was not disappointed. It focuses on physical sketching technique (great for beginners/people returning to sketching) and a casual but effective style that is perfect for quick landscape/plant sketches. Not intimidating at all!