Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing (Sons of Gulielmus)

Awe-inspiring works by contemporary masters, along with the secrets behind its creation. Drawing is the most intimate and immediate form of self-expression, fundamental to every artist's ability to communicate with a viewer. The sense of energy and expression that can be captured in mere strokes of charcoal, ink, pastel, marker or any of the other modest mediums proudly represented in this book is astounding. A glowing celebration of the art of drawing, Strokes of Genius features styles ranging from meticulous realism to imaginative flights of fancy, from lyrical sketches created in minutes to intricately layered renderings that took months to complete. Includes: • 169 stand-out examples of the finest drawing being done today, selected from hundreds of submissions from around the world. • An impressive range of styles, materials and techniques covering a wide array of subjects, including still life, the figure, animals, landscapes, portraits and more. • Comments from the artists offer firsthand insight on the creation of each artwork, diverse perspectives on drawing, and fresh ideas and techniques. An incomparable source of inspiration and delight for artists and art lovers, Strokes of Genius contains hundreds of combined years of expertise, artistic breakthroughs and, above all, remarkable drawings that leave a lasting impression. This book has popular topics for artists in every medium from watercolor and oils to pastel. It gives readers a rare, insider view of how other artists create their work. This is a gorgeous, oversized book with matte paper stock readers will want to touch. Most drawing technique books hinge on the approach of one person, but this compelling collection gives readers the chance to learn from more than 100 talented artists. There's page after page of gorgeous drawingseach accompanied by insightful comments from its creator. Drawing is the foundation of every great piece of art, and this essential guide shows artists at every level how to sharpen their drawing skills. - Publisher

*popular Topic For Artists In Every Medium—from Watercolor And Oils To Pastel

*gives Readers A Rare, Insider View Of How Other Artists Create Their Work

*a Gorgeous, Oversized Book With Matte Paper Stock Readers Will Want To Touch

most Drawing Technique Books Hinge On The Approach Of One Person, But This Compelling Collection Gives Readers The Chance To Learn From More Than 100 Talented Artists. There's Page After Page Of Gorgeous Drawings—each Accompanied By Insightful Comments From Its Creator. Drawing Is The Foundation Of Every Great Piece Of Art, And This Essential Guide Shows Artists At Every Level How To Sharpen Their Drawing Skills.

This exclusive book showcases more than 100 creative artists with more than 140 beautiful drawings with fascinating comments and stories about their processes, allowing readers hours of browsing to spark their own creativity and possibilities for their own work. Readers are offered the chance to learn from more than one hundred artists in a collection of sample drawings selected from contest entries, each of which is accompanied by insightful comments from the creators.