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

Strokes of Genius 8 : Expressive Texture (Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing)
ISBN: 9781440342769
Publication Date: 25 November 2016

Drawing is a critical skill that all artists use no matter what their primary medium. This eighth volume in the beautiful Strokes of Genius series celebrates creative drawing with more than 140 diverse pieces by today's best artists in charcoal, pencil, pastel, coloured pencil, scratchboard, pen+ink and more that lets you uncover the secret processes of contemporary masters.

A celebration of creative drawing, the Strokes of Genius series showcases standout work from today's top artists. This 8th volume focuses on 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 each of these drawings capturing character, building mood, and paying homage to everyday moments that often 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 behind the textures, Strokes of Genius 8 offers hours of browsing and inspiration for artists and art-lovers alike.

Inside you'll find:

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

About the Author

Rachel Rubin Wolf is a freelance editor and artist. She had edited and written many fine art books for North Light Books. She also has acquired numerous fine art book projects for Nort...