audiobook Light and Shade in Charcoal; Pencil and Brush Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) by Anson K. Cross in Arts-Photography

Description

An instructional book for intermediate and advanced students; this volume is also a valuable tool for teachers looking to master the principles of light and shade. One of the most in-depth treatments available; it offers a wealth of details on mediums and techniques; including natural and artificial light; gradations; and more.Author Anson K. Cross begins with studies of chiaro-oscura; or light and shade; and examples of values and their tests. He discusses the aims of students and artists and offers some general advice on technique and method before exploring the specifics of charcoal; pencil; and brush drawing. Sixty-five black-and-white illustrations; many of them drawn by students; appear throughout the book.