Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects by Diane Cardaci

Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects by Diane Cardaci

The goal of many artists is to create a drawing that looks so real that it seems you could reach out and touch it. With easy-to-follow instruction and breathtakingly realistic artwork, this book makes it possible! Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects teaches beginners how to create convincing, detailed drawings of animals, flowers, and landscapes. Readers will find in-depth information on tools and materials and drawing techniques (including a section on creating animal textures), as well as a range of step-by-step projects to copy, admire, and learn from.

Diane Cardaci was classically trained at the Art Students League of New York City, Parsons School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. Her passion for both realism and nature led her to start her professional art career working as a Natural Science Illustrator in New York City, where she specialized in medical and natural science illustrations. Her work has been published by the American Museum of Natural History, and by major textbook companies such as Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. After studying portraiture with acclaimed artists such as Nelson Shanks and John Sanden, commissioned portrait work soon became an important part of her artwork. She is a signature member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and has contributed to the organization's publications. Diane is also a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, the Graphic Artists Guild, and the Illustrator's Partnership of America.

Nolon Stacey is a self-taught graphic artist who specializes in realistic portraits of animals, people, and landmarks. As a child in South Yorkshire, England, Nolon cultivated his interest in drawing throughout school. He eventually earned a degree in mathematics from Warwick University, but he soon returned to his artistic passion. He currently lives in Boroughbridge, England, and undertakes a variety of commissioned work, ranging from portraits of people and pets to buildings and street scenes. Prints of Nolon's celebrity portraits are published through Kadinsky Art. His work also is sold through Braithwaites Gallery in York, England. Nolon lives in Boroughbridge, England.

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ISBN 13	9781600581502
ISBN 10	1600581501
Title	Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects
Author	Diane Cardaci
Series	Step-By-Step Studio
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published	2009-07-01
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.