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Book Description

Photographs are valuable reference tools that most artists use. Complex subjects are generally easier to draw from photos-plus other factors, such as weather, movement, and lighting, can make drawing from life nearly impossible.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Tools and Materials
    1. Pencils
    2. Erasers
    3. Papers
    4. Sharpeners
    5. Blending Tools
    6. Supporting Your Art
    7. Accessories
  6. Camera Equipment
    1. Digital Revolution
  7. Taking the Photo
    1. ISO Settings
    2. Focus
    3. Exposure Bracketing
  8. Fixing Distortion
  9. Understanding Lighting
    1. Look for Defining Shadows
    2. Avoid Unnatural Cast Shadows
    3. Avoid Flat Lighting
  10. Approaching the Drawing
  11. Composition Basics
    1. Common Composition Schemes
    2. Rule of Thirds
  12. Drawing Techniques
  13. Developing Style
    1. Quick Sketch Studies
  14. Staging a Composition
  15. Contrasting Values for Effect
  16. Showcasing Light Subjects
  17. Using a Grid as a Guide
  18. Working from Nature
  19. Creating a Softer Feel
  20. Tricking the Eye
    1. Testing the Composition
  21. Understanding the Subject’s Context
  22. Applying Linear Perspective
    1. One-Point Perspective
    2. Two-Point Perspective
  23. Achieving Depth
  24. Selecting the Best Format
  25. Bringing It All Together
  26. A Note of Encouragement
  27. Copyright Page
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