Sketching and Rendering of Interior Spaces [Paperback]

Ivo Drpic (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1988

Sketching and Rendering Interior Spaces is a complete illustrated course in sketching interior spaces. Ivo Drpic demonstrates how, using simple equipment and easy-to-master techniques, anyone can progress from free-flowing doodles to completely professional, presentation-quality renderings—saving time and the high cost of using professional renderers.

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About the Author

Ivo D. Drpic is an architect licensed in his native Bolivia who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture from the University of Houston. He is founder and preseident of ID Architectural Renderings and Ivo Drpic and Associates of Houston, Texas. His work as a renderer includes projects undertaken for many major architectural firms, especially in the south central United States, and for government agencies around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (July 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823048535
• ISBN-13: 978-0823048533
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great learning tool., February 9, 2000

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I had been looking for a book on marker rendering for some time. I researched many and checked them out before purchasing this one. This book is great for "how to" learning. The author shows the steps in three sequences from your black line drawing to fully colored using Prismacolor pens. I highly recommend this book if you look at drawings and wonder-How did they get that effect? I have always been afraid of markers and I just did my first presentation with them and felt great!

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 15, 2003

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I am a Graphic Design student in Kansas City. Finding anyone to teach you marker rendering is impossible, yet the field demands you have this talent. This book is a great start. I've looked all over for good books on this subject and they are rare. The book is in FULL color, with plenty of exercises. He also tells you the exact marker he used in each drawing, to keep u on track. And works through all perspective problems. It's inspiring just flipping through the pages. However, it still demands practice and discipline, but with this book it will help. If you've been scared of marker rendering, start with this book, it will get u on your feet.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars overated, March 20, 2007

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I found this text very frustrating. There is no instruction in technique beyond some simple perspective lessons. If you want to know how to accurately render different materials you will have to find another book. You can tell there are many more steps he uses to achieve his renderings, possibly even the use of other materials or media with his markers, but there is no information about it in his book. It is the text our professor uses for our Intro to Color Rendering class and I think there has to be something better than this!