Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing (Splash S.) [Hardcover]

Rachel Rubin Wolf (Author)

Book Description

Series: Splash S. | Publication Date: July 1, 2007

Awe-inspiring works by contemporary masters, along with the secrets behind its creation.

Drawing is the most intimate and immediate form of self-expression, fundamental to every artist's ability to communicate with a viewer. The sense of energy and expression that can be captured in mere strokes of charcoal, ink, pastel, marker or any of the other modest mediums proudly represented in this book is astounding.

A glowing celebration of the art of drawing, Strokes of Genius features styles ranging from meticulous realism to imaginative flights of fancy, from lyrical sketches created in minutes to intricately layered renderings that took months to complete.

• 169 stand-out examples of the finest drawing being done today, selected from hundreds of submissions from around the world.
• An impressive range of styles, materials and techniques covering a wide array of subjects, including still life, the figure, animals, landscapes, portraits and more.
• Comments from the artists offer firsthand insight on the creation of each artwork, diverse perspectives on drawing, and fresh ideas and techniques.

An incomparable source of inspiration and delight for artists and art lovers, Strokes of Genius contains hundreds of combined years of expertise, artistic breakthroughs and, above all, remarkable drawings that leave a lasting impression.

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About the Author

Rachel Wolf is the longtime editor of North Light's popular Splash book series and has edited dozens of other art books. She also writes for Art Connoisseur Magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581808615
• ISBN-13: 978-1581808612
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rachel Rubin Wolf is a freelance writer, editor and artist. She has edited and authored fine art books for North Light Books including all 10 books in the Splash series. Rachel has also written for the magazines Wildlife Art and Fine Art Connoisseur.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unimpressed, December 20, 2008

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William M. Floyd "Humble Artist , Inspired CEO" (Boston,Ma, , Matt., USA) - See all my reviews
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Quality Printing, Appears to be a compendium of able, talented artists, who may well be geniuses. I would have to say of it that it's title promises much more than it actually does deliver. It's not a disgrace as such books go, Yet it's focus is more concerned with the promotion of its author, its publisher (North Light Books), other books, as well as, perhaps, The contributing Artists who sample images, and quoted comments are offered for causual examination. There are no revealations to be found here in my opinion. Yet again on the more optimistic side its language is not obstruse, and for the most part tends to be somewhat people friendly. It might make a reasonable gift for young and budding artists.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Strange Mix, February 12, 2009

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TABrown (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This book contains some very accomplished work, but also a lot of really weak stuff such as you'd find in a how-to book for beginners. I can only assume they did not get a lot of quality entries from which to choose. If I had seen the book before ordering, I would not have bought it (and I got it used).

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Drawing, July 7, 2007

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Lucille R. Clohessy - See all my reviews
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If you love to draw this book is filled with inspiration. From the simplest line drawing to a complex work of art, "Strokes of Genius" has it all. This is a chance to observe a wide variety of styles and techniques in one book, and read about how these works of art were created.

Lucille Rella Clohessy