March New Release - Art of Urban Sketching

Title: Art of Urban Sketching

             

Subtitle: Drawing on Location Around 

 the World

                  

Author/s: Gabriel Campanario

                   

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781592537259

Format:  Paperback, 320 pages

Dimensions: 25.4cm x 21.6cm

Publisher: Quarry Books

Aust. Release Date: March 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. This beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, The Art of Urban Sketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.