Art Starts with a Line by Erin Mcmanness

Art Starts with a Line by Erin Mcmanness

An accessible guidebook designed to teach and inspire, Art Starts with a Line offers everything you need to master the art of line drawing, whether the goal is to draw for fun or to illustrate an original masterpiece! Line drawing involves using a combination of fine lines and bold strokes to create artwork of any kind—from basic folk art to more sophisticated illustrations. This form of art requires minimal tools, making it both affordable and portable. In Art Starts with a Line, artists of all skill levels are invited to learn how to draw almost anything starting with simple lines and basic shapes. Following a brief introduction to tools and materials, as well as some easy exercises and techniques for warming up to basic drawing tools, you will explore a variety of subjects. You'll draw plants and flowers, architecture and cityscapes, animals, and everything in between. These projects aren't restricted to black and white either! You'll find techniques for adding color with colored pencil, marker, pen, even digitally. Art Starts with a Line presents everything you'll need to know to learn how to successfully create line drawings of all types. Whether your goal is to create a custom logo for a client, or to simply decorate your planner—it's all here. Packed with engaging instruction, tips, and beautiful step-by-step artwork, the Art Starts Series presents an approachable and heartwarming guide to line drawing designed to both inspire and teach beginning artists how to create meaningful artwork using simple lines and mindful prompts.

Art Starts with a Line presents everything you'll need to know to learn how to successfully create line drawings of all typesWhether your goal is to create a custom logo for a client or simply decorate your planner, it's all here. * Southern Distinction *

Artist Erin McManness is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she earned a master’s degree in illustration. She has been living and working in the arts in the Atlanta area for 6 years and is currently running her own business, stationery, and illustration line, Paper Raven Co. McManness works on a variety of different projects in addition to her paper goods line, taking on books, murals, branding projects, home decor projects, and advocating for the development of the arts in Atlanta neighborhoods. Find more from Erin at shoppaperravenco.com and Instagram @paperraven.co.

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ISBN 13	9781633224810
ISBN 10	1633224813
Title	Art Starts with a Line
Author	Erin Mcmanness
Series	Art Starts
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published	2018-07-05
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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