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Drawing- A Complete Guide: Nature
Learn to draw the natural world in this fascinating and accessible guide by master-artist Giovanni Civardi.
Beginning with the key drawing methods and materials you'll need to start your artistic journey, along with advice on drawing perspective and light and shade, learn to sketch country scenes, fruit, vegetables, animals and more. Throughout you'll find hundreds of helpful and practical illustrations and diagrams, along with stunning examples of Civardi's work that exemplify his favourite techniques for capturing the natural world.
This is the perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational, no-nonsense introduction to drawing natural subjects.
This comprehensive guide brings together seven books from Search Press' successful Art of Drawing Drawing Techniques; Drawing Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Drawing Wild Animals.
Beginning with the key drawing methods and materials you'll need to start your artistic journey, along with advice on drawing perspective and light and shade, learn to sketch country scenes, fruit, vegetables, animals and more. Throughout you'll find hundreds of helpful and practical illustrations and diagrams, along with stunning examples of Civardi's work that exemplify his favourite techniques for capturing the natural world.
This is the perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational, no-nonsense introduction to drawing natural subjects.
This comprehensive guide brings together seven books from Search Press' successful Art of Drawing Drawing Techniques; Drawing Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Drawing Wild Animals.
- GenresArt
400 pages, Paperback
Published September 7, 2021
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About the author
Giovanni Civardi
174 books33 followersGiovanni Civardi is a sculptor, ritrattista and illustrator.
In parallel with his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brera, he studied medicine and surgery.
Ciondolo for more than ten years, he worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, also making book covers.
He has made numerous personal exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
Author of drawing books for amateurs and aesthetics, he has been a professor of anatomy and drawing of the human body in public schools and private establishments.
In parallel with his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brera, he studied medicine and surgery.
Ciondolo for more than ten years, he worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, also making book covers.
He has made numerous personal exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
Author of drawing books for amateurs and aesthetics, he has been a professor of anatomy and drawing of the human body in public schools and private establishments.
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April 12, 2022
Well done book that is very technical and detailed. Filled with great examples and guides. The perspective drawings made me think.
January 26, 2024
The bad:
Firstly - what moron decides to publish a small form reference book on drawing that's literally impossible to keep open without wrecking the binding or ruining the spine. ( had to resort to a huge bulldog clip)
Secondly - the book itself is weirdly small, far smaller than most books on the subject and again, very, very tricky to actually use as a work of reference for the more detailed illustrations- and my eyesight's pretty good. There's a reason many of the best atelier style books ( as well as innumerable beginner books) are at least approximatly A4 size when closed.
Finally - Giovanni Civardi is clearly a highly accomplished and skilled artist, however, there's no logical progression between the chapters ( originally published as separate books) resulting in numerous instances of overlap and repetition as well as no way to build progressively in a logical, structured way if using from cover to cover.
The good:
Excellent subjects to copy from towards the rear of the book ( albeit, pretty small)
If you pick up a second hand copy - actually excellent value considering the amount of information contained.
Firstly - what moron decides to publish a small form reference book on drawing that's literally impossible to keep open without wrecking the binding or ruining the spine. ( had to resort to a huge bulldog clip)
Secondly - the book itself is weirdly small, far smaller than most books on the subject and again, very, very tricky to actually use as a work of reference for the more detailed illustrations- and my eyesight's pretty good. There's a reason many of the best atelier style books ( as well as innumerable beginner books) are at least approximatly A4 size when closed.
Finally - Giovanni Civardi is clearly a highly accomplished and skilled artist, however, there's no logical progression between the chapters ( originally published as separate books) resulting in numerous instances of overlap and repetition as well as no way to build progressively in a logical, structured way if using from cover to cover.
The good:
Excellent subjects to copy from towards the rear of the book ( albeit, pretty small)
If you pick up a second hand copy - actually excellent value considering the amount of information contained.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews