Arcturus The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills For Every Artist By Barrington Barber

The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills For Every Artist by Barrington Barber explores what an artist needs to understand about drawing and the skills required to achieve the results you are aiming for. Barber shares advice and practical tips, guiding you through the stages of developing your drawing practice.

Covering object drawing and still-life composition, the natural world and portraiture, the book also looks at form and shape, alongside an assessment of different styles and techniques. Presented as a distillation of the abilities an aspiring artist needs to build, it reflects Barber’s experience as both a teacher and a practising artist, with an emphasis on finding an individual approach.

Key details

• Author: Barrington Barber
• Publisher: Arcturus
• Focuses on essential drawing skills for artists
• Includes guidance on object drawing and still-life composition
• Explores the natural world, portraiture, form and shape
• Considers styles and techniques

Synopsis

Barrington Barber sets out the knowledge and skills that underpin drawing, offering advice and tips as he takes you through the various stages. The book ranges from object drawing and still-life composition to studies of the natural world and portraiture, while also examining form, shape, and different approaches to style and technique. Drawing on years of teaching and practice, Barber highlights the importance of developing your own way of working and encourages a fresh way of looking at the world around you.