{"product_id":"drawing-and-sketching-ron-ransons-painting-school-9781860191862","title":"Drawing and sketching (Ron Ranson's painting school)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing \u0026amp; Sketching forms part of a new and exciting series of practical painting books that demonstrate an entirely fresh approach to learning  enabling the reader and student to get started immediately  no matter what their level of experience. Containing clear and easy to follow step-by-step instructions  the test is written by the highly-regarded artist  John Palmer and introduced by Ron Ranson  Series Editor and internationally acclaimed artist and teacher. John Palmer bases his teaching on his own work  explaining how to capture a range of subjects in drawings and quick sketches using a wide variety of media. Drawing \u0026amp; Sketching introduces the student to the whole range of drawing materials available today  including pencil  charcoal  chalk  pen and wash  and colour media such as colour pencils  pastels  watercolour and gouache  and the techniques associated with each. Use of tone is clearly described  along with the basics of composition  and the selective use of colour in drawing. The book then goes on to explain how different techniques can be used to expolore and portray subjects such as figures  portraits  animals  flowers  landscapes sea scenes  buildings  street scenes and industrial architecture. The variety of approaches that can be taken to each subject is emphasized throughout and each technique is accompanied by practice exercises to encourage the student to experiment with their materials. Drawing \u0026amp; Sketching gives beginners the information they need to get started in this most spontaneous and satisfying of art forms  and will give more experienced artists ideas for developing their work and taking it in new directions. Contains over 140 illustrations created by John Palmer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648040558645,"sku":"ByrdShop_186019186X","price":63.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781860191862.jpg?v=1781707320","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/drawing-and-sketching-ron-ransons-painting-school-9781860191862","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}