{"product_id":"the-art-of-ballpoint-experimentation-exploration-and-techniques-in-ink-9781631590573","title":"The Art of Ballpoint: Experimentation  Exploration  and Techniques in Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Art of Ballpoint offers a historical perspective of the pen as an art medium and how it has evolved and grown in popularity. The book features several leading contemporary ballpoint artists who are creating complex and provocative masterpieces. They discuss their methods  the messages in their work  and their personal connections to the pen. These fascinating pieces range from psychologically charged portraits to mutant animals to spectacular wall-sized abstractions. The chapters cover classical drawings  modern abstractions  graphic illustration  contemporary realism  and sketchbook styles. Interspersed throughout the book  ballpoint techniques are demonstrated through stepped-out exercises that explore line drawing and crosshatching  shading and tone  photo-realism  drawing texture and pattern  working in layers  mixing other media with ballpoint  and more. Glide through this inspiring book and enjoy the intricate and impressive works created from an everyday tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279584190517,"sku":"ByrdShop_163159057X","price":54.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781631590573.jpg?v=1780602781","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-ballpoint-experimentation-exploration-and-techniques-in-ink-9781631590573","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}