This time-honored guide shows artists how to introduce shadow, light, gradation, and reflection to drawings. Filled with illuminating advice on deepening volume, evoking sunlight, and creating mood, this fascinating study also relates the different shading techniques necessitated by pyramids, cones, spheres, vases, and other shapes. Features 87 expert illustrations. Reprint of the Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1900 edition.
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Figures and Faces: A Sketcher's Handbook by Hugh Laidman Veteran artist, illustrator, and teacher shows how simple and rewarding it can be to draw two of the most challenging of artistic subjects. 160 pages of figures; 25 halftones; 4 charts.
Light and Shade: A Classic Approach to Three-Dimensional Drawing by Mrs. Mary P. Merrifield Handy reference clearly demonstrates principles of light and shade by revealing effects of common daylight, sunshine, and candle or artificial light on geometrical solids. 13 plates.
How to Draw the Head in Light and Shade by Edward Renggli Features the human head in every conceivable pose and illumination, from bright light to gentle shade. Includes drawings of all age groups, and provides advice on proportion, foreshortening, more. 75 illustrations.
Light, Shade and Shadow by E. L. Koller Without shading, even a beautiful drawing can appear flat. But artists can learn to add dimension to their work with these techniques, illustrations, and exercises that show how to achieve effects with light and shadow.
On the Art of Drawing by Robert Fawcett The "Illustrator's Illustrator" presents fundamentals of improvisation, lighting, style, and technique. Thorough examinations of the human figure and landscapes feature 100 illustrations and stress the importance of design and composition.
