Strokes Of Genius 8: Expressive Texture (Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing)

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Inspiration fresh from the studios of 131 master artists!

A celebration of creative drawing, the Strokes of Genius series showcases standout work from as of late’s top artists. This 8th volume makes a speciality of how artists use texture to bring life and depth to subjects ranging from soulful portraits and expressive still lifes, to beautiful landscapes and pulsing city scenes. Texture plays an essential role in every of these drawings–capturing character, building mood, and reminiscent of on a regular basis moments that continuously go unnoticed.

These pages serve up a tantalizing buffet of tactile impressions, from rough tree bark and silky fur to peeling paint and timeworn fabrics. Complete with fascinating, firsthand insights on the drawing techniques at the back of the textures, Strokes of Genius 8 offers hours of browsing and inspiration for artists and art-lovers alike. Inside you’ll be able to find:

  • 139 magnificent works in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard and pen+ink
  • An exciting range of styles and approaches, presented in subject-themed chapters
  • A at the back of-the-scenes have a look at the tools and methods used to evoke quite a lot of natural and manmade textures
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