Are you searching for the perfect book that teaches you to sketch? If you are frustrated by books bogged down in too much theory, then this book could be your answer!
This is a short review of Kerry Godsall's “How To Sketch” guide.
So what exactly is Kerry Godsall's “How To Sketch” guide?
“ How To Sketch” is an easy course for anyone who wants to learn the art of sketching. The Author shares her own methods plus there's tips about drawing and sketching from past artists' experience and knowledge.
The how to sketch guide explains the simple concept of sketching based on Author's own study, experience and progress.
Once you are shown the basics, it's a life-changing moment when you see you can create a great sketch with just a few strokes!
For example, learning how to sketch trees is easier than drawing trees because sketching is drawing simplified!
Illustrations in the eBook show you how to achieve this look - see the example (on right) of how to sketch a branch - it's like trickery with a pencil.
This is a fullly downloadable e-book and NOT a physical book. You will gain immediate access to this e-book, straight after your order is processed.
What You'll Learn in this eBook
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Chapter 1: Sketching With Pencil
Of course, you can use any medium, but this guide's focus is on pencil so you're not procrastinating over which medium to use before you start.
Chapter 2: Materials
A brief explanation of the few things required.
Chapter 3: Applying the pencil
The difference between drawing and sketching is sometimes blurred so we discuss that here plus some exercises on how to limber up and get ready.
Chapter 4: Quality of Pencil Strokes
Tactics you employ to get the best looking sketches.
Find out first what the medium can do, and then learn to do it expressively as you sketch.
Chapter 5: Direction of Strokes
Taking small steps, we start with the simplest way to put down a sketch.
Chapter 6: Character of Strokes
Building on what you learn in the previous chapter, you start to create more interest in your sketches.
Chapter 7: Grouping of Strokes
Ideas to further enhance your sketches by revealing which indicators will guide you.
Chapter 8: Measure with a pencil
The secret to proportion - a technique that you'll use for life.
Once you know this tip, your sketches will always be true.
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Chapter 9: Sketching Buildings
Examples and ideas of easy ways you can sketch buildings of any kind.
Chapter 10: Sketching Foliage
Guidelines and illustrations for the best way to recreate nature on paper.
Chapter 11: Sketching Animals
The tips and tricks for sketching animals.
Chapter 12: Sketching The Figure
We discuss reducing this complicated subject to its simplest form.
Chapter 13: Light, Shade and Shadows
Delving into the important aspects of light and shade, you learn how to work it into your creations.
Chapter 14: Sketching Exercises
Fun and easy exercises that introduce more speed into your work.
Also, for your convenience, there's a Glossary included at the end of the Sketching Book which gives the meanings of common art-related words.
You also receive these FOUR extra books that are complimentary to your artistic success:
Bonus #1
How to make a sketchbook
If you haven't got a spare sketchbook, you can always quickly make one of your own from things just lying around the house. In this book you'll find a really easy step by step process to follow.
Bonus #2
Drawing and Sketching Tips
A collection of Author's most favorite helpful tips.
Bonus #3
Illustrations To Copy and Study
More than 60 good-sized drawings and sketches of varied topics from past artists - these are great practice for you to copy and learn from as you go along.
Bonus #4
How To Draw Step by Step
A step by step drawing book that's great for young and old alike. A definite favorite of mine that I had to share with you. Even though it's actually a 'How To Draw' book, every bit of practice helps you to get those ideas down on paper quickly!
There are numerous ways to create great sketches. We are all different so you are shown various methods used to create a sketch.
The how to sketch guide gives you a plan to follow, the main point is to start simple and learn the basic steps.
You don't need to be experienced or talented, once you learn how to sketch, your drawing skills will also evolve and come alive! The book is lightweight reading and you might discover that sketching is just the thing for you.
The How to Sketch guide (plus all bonus books) is delivered in PDF format, viewable on any computer (PC or Mac) and printable on any printer. This is a downloadable product because that is the fastest way for you to start using the information. It also means the book is cheaper because you don't have to pay for printing and shipping.
You will receive a receipt of the transaction by Email so make sure your Email address is correctly entered on the order form.
I do believe the “How To Sketch” guide is well worth the money ($24.75). The volume and quality of the information is excellent, so you will not feel you have wasted your money.
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