Drawing And Painting Buildings

Description

"Drawing & Painting Buildings" is a comprehensive and practical guide full of advice and inspiration for anyone wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape.Detailed artworks in a range of styles and media are thoroughly annotated to demonstrate key techniques and important details.It includes thorough studies of a wide range of different architectural styles, from town houses and rural cottages to churches and continental cafes.Taylor's own exquisite drawings and paintings demonstrate the quality of the results that can be achieved by following his helpful guidance and advice.

Author description

Richard Taylor is a well-known artist, author and teacher who has written many practical art books, including Natural Watercolours, The Watercolourist's Guide to Painting Buildings and The Creative Drawing Course. His articles have appeared in a number of leading UK art techniques magazines, including Artists & Illustrators, The Artist and Leisure Painter.

Table of contents

Introduction; Materials; Mechanics; The Built Environment; The Bigger Picture; Final Thoughts; Glossary; Index.