How to Draw What You See (Practical Art Books) by Rudy De Reyna

How to Draw What You See (Practical Art Books)

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 178 pages

Published by: Watson-Guptill; 35Anniversary Ed edition September 1, 1996

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0823023753

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0823023752

Book Dimensions: 10.2 x 7 x 0.6 inches

Weighs: 10.4 ounces

Book Description
A best-seller for 35 years

A timeless classic that has taught generations of artists-and will teach generations more

When it was originally published in 1970, How to Draw What You See zoomed to the top of the publishers best-seller list-and it has remained there ever since. "I believe that you must be able to draw things as you see them-realistically," wrote Rudy de Reyna in this introduction. Today, generations of artists have learned to draw what they see, to truly capture the world around them, using de Reynas methods. How to Draw What You See shows artists how to recognize the basic shape to draw the object, no matter how much detail it contains.

About The Author
Rudy de Reyna is the author of many classics, including Magic Realist Drawing Techniques

Reader Reviews
I'm a beginner. I jumped into pastels and immediately realized that you have to draw before you can paint. I bought a dozen books on painting and drawing, and this is by far the best choice I made. The text is straightforward. The exercises are simple. And the book builds your skills from the ground up. You start by learning to draw a straight line freehand and finish drawing compositions and portraits. This book won't make you an artist. But, I don't know how I could ever become one without these skills. Comment (1) | | (Report this)

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