The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist 
A realistic approach to understanding the fundamentals of drawingThis book is a good guide to any budding artist, or anyone wishing to improve their own drawing skills. A good range of techniques and related exercises are suggested. It is hard to see how anyone with an interest in drawing would not benefit from the practice of these. One of the features is the authors ability to relate to known artists and how they used certain techniques and methods to great effect. As a result not only does
Very strong tutorial, let down by some of the facial drawings, which look very hurried - but gives me hope!Drawings of old master paintings are amazing. The book is excellent at giving ideas for drawing projects.

I like his drawings especially his landscape drawings.
Barrington Barber originally worked in advertising and television as designer and art director. Then taught at Ealing Art School. Then practiced as a freelance designer, illustrator, painter at Augustine Studios. He was Head of Art at St Jamess Independent Schools. Author and illustrator of Fundamentals of Drawing and about 20 other books for Arcturus Publishing. Now paints, draws and writes about
A good book for the Artist who never finished or the beginner. Any other kind and different degrees of Artistic skill will love and appreciate the detail given to the how and why some art is made into masterpieces. It can give you inspiration on making you into a Friday evening Micheal Angelo. Its full of valuable information about shading and perspectives. If you been out of your drawing pad and refreshes some of the skill you may or know you posses. Its a good addition also to your art
Barrington Barber
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Title | : | The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist |
Author | : | Barrington Barber |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 352 pages |
Published | : | July 15th 2012 by Arcturus Publishing Limited (first published November 1st 2004) |
Categories | : | Art. Drawing. Nonfiction. Reference |
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This comprehensive drawing manual is an invaluable guide for beginners, improvers, and established draftsmen. It contains hundreds of examples as well as step-by-step examples for artists to follow in order to build up their confidence and skills. All the major subject areas are covered, from simple object drawing and still life, to landscape drawing, portraiture, and figures. The book also explores the wider challenges of drawing facing all aspiring artists, such as how to break down visual information, recognize form, and apply perspective. Author Barrington Barber is a renowned authority on teaching drawing and a practicing artist.Declare Books To The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist
Original Title: | The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist |
ISBN: | 1848375360 (ISBN13: 9781848375369) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.04 From 230 Users | 7 ReviewsCommentary Based On Books The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist
Gud oneA realistic approach to understanding the fundamentals of drawingThis book is a good guide to any budding artist, or anyone wishing to improve their own drawing skills. A good range of techniques and related exercises are suggested. It is hard to see how anyone with an interest in drawing would not benefit from the practice of these. One of the features is the authors ability to relate to known artists and how they used certain techniques and methods to great effect. As a result not only does
Very strong tutorial, let down by some of the facial drawings, which look very hurried - but gives me hope!Drawings of old master paintings are amazing. The book is excellent at giving ideas for drawing projects.

I like his drawings especially his landscape drawings.
Barrington Barber originally worked in advertising and television as designer and art director. Then taught at Ealing Art School. Then practiced as a freelance designer, illustrator, painter at Augustine Studios. He was Head of Art at St Jamess Independent Schools. Author and illustrator of Fundamentals of Drawing and about 20 other books for Arcturus Publishing. Now paints, draws and writes about
A good book for the Artist who never finished or the beginner. Any other kind and different degrees of Artistic skill will love and appreciate the detail given to the how and why some art is made into masterpieces. It can give you inspiration on making you into a Friday evening Micheal Angelo. Its full of valuable information about shading and perspectives. If you been out of your drawing pad and refreshes some of the skill you may or know you posses. Its a good addition also to your art
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