The Language of Drawing eBook Edition with Videos
$99.00
If you are looking for an alternative to stiff academic instruction, this is the eBook to get. McGraw brings a child-like enthusiasm to drawing while evolving it assuredly into its mature form. The Language of Drawing explains what all good draftsmen have known since the discoveries made in the high Renaissance. With over 200 full-color illustrations of McGraw’s drawings, it also includes some of her influences in a special chapter filled with work from some of the greatest draftsmen of all time
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It’s Like Having a Master Art Class on Your Computer!
Since it was first published in 2005, many have considered The Language of Drawing to be the definitive instructional drawing book. Now, Bright Light Fine Art is excited to reissue author Sherrie McGraw’s classic, out-of-print volume in four updated, digitally enhanced eBook formats, including this premium version that contains 24 detailed instructional videos.
The Language of Drawing eBook Edition with Videos supports beginners and accomplished artists alike to improve their skills, become better draftsmen, and see more deeply through the eyes of an artist. Guided deftly, warmly, and humorously by McGraw—an accomplished fine artist and drawing teacher with 40 years of experience—you will fall in love with drawing all over again!
In this digital version, your enjoyment of The Language of Drawing will be enhanced by art videos that demonstrate the simplicity of McGraw’s teaching. As you read the book, simply click on the live links to get instant instruction by the author herself.
McGraw combines technical demonstrations with relatable examples from her own personal evolution of creative development while capturing the wonder of imagination.
If you are looking for an alternative to stiff academic instruction, this is the eBook to get. McGraw brings a child-like enthusiasm to drawing while evolving it assuredly into its mature form. The Language of Drawing explains what all good draftsmen have known since the discoveries made in the high Renaissance. With over 200 full-color illustrations of McGraw’s drawings, it also includes some of her influences in a special chapter filled with work from some of the greatest draftsmen of all time.
Readers who study these materials will benefit from:
- Sherrie McGraw’s 40 years of teaching experience
- 24 concise instructional drawing and art videos
- More than 200 full-color illustrations
- Drawing technique demos using classic materials
- What good draftsmen look for on a live model
- McGraw drawing from a live model
- And much more, all at your fingertips!
As you can see, this one-of-a-kind eBook is like having a year-long, online master art class right in your computer! There is nothing else like it in the art world!
WHAT READERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE ORIGINAL “LANGUAGE OF DRAWING” BOOK:
Great tool for a real artist…I will keep this book as a reference for the rest of my life.
Learning to draw well is a never-ending pursuit, and this book helps not only to organize the essential knowledge of the craft, but also to support the aspiring artist in keeping on with his/her journey toward meaningful aesthetic goals.
The best drawing book of the past decades!
This book is well written, beautifully illustrated and generally very helpful. This is a book about drawing as ‘seeing’ rather than simply rendering a photocopy of your reference material.
Sherrie McGraw has written a beautifully illustrated book which reflects to the reader (be they student, artist, or collector)…the lexicon of the subject of drawing.
Used copies of the original out-of-print book are listed for $300 on Amazon, and rare new copies for as much as $600! We have made this priceless treasure, with the addition of 24 expert videos, available to our members for only $99/year.
Order today and rediscover the simple joy of drawing from your heart!
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Disclaimer: You must be logged into your Artist Guild account to access the videos in the eBook. The videos in this eBook will be available to view for 12 months from purchase date. You will be able to extend your video access after 12 months through your Artist Guild Membership or the yearly subscription plan for this eBook.