Observational Sketching : Hone Your Artistic Skills by Learning How to Observe and Sketch Everyday Objects by Mariko Higaki (2020, Trade Paperback)

Quarto Publishing Group USA

1631598880

9781631598883

24038672808

Observational Sketching : Hone Your Artistic Skills by Learning How to Observe and Sketch Everyday Objects

128 Pages

English

2020

Techniques / Drawing, Graphic Arts / Illustration, Techniques / Life Drawing

Design, Art

Mariko Higaki

Trade Paperback

0.6 in

15.6 Oz

10.1 in

8.2 in

Trade

Introduction How to use this book Chapter 1 The Appeal of Observational Sketching Sample 1: Observational Sketching by Shoichi Sato Sample 2: Observational Sketching by Hiyo Sample 3: Observational Sketching by chi-bit Sample 4: Observational Sketching by Kanwa Nagafuji Sample 5: Observational Sketching by Seiji Miyazawa The Artists' Tools Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Sketching You Can Use Right Away 1. Basic Posture and Equipment You'll Need 2. Drawing a Straight Line Exactly as You Intend 3. Drawing Circles and Ellipses 4. Understanding Proportion Through Orthographic Drawings 5. Understanding Perspective Drawing 6. Expressing the Structure of an Object with Simple Shapes 7. How to Draw Organic Shapes 8. Rendering in a Way that Communicates the Shape and Material Draw Freely and Easily Chapter 3 How to Observe Why This Material? Why This Shape? Understanding Plastic by Observing an Alarm Clock Understanding Plastic by Observing a Vaseline Container Understanding Glass by Observing a Cup Understanding Metal by Observing a Titanium Mug Understanding Wood by Observing a Pen Stand Understanding Fabric by Observing a Backpack Considering the Entire Life of a Product Chapter 4 Let's Do Some Observational Sketching! Flow of steps Step 1: Finding Your Subject Matter Step 2: Writing Basic Notes Step 3: Rough Sketching Step 4: Finishing Observing Observational Sketchings 1. Soy Sauce Bottle with Lid S (iwaki) 2. NEW Krewrap (Kureha) 3. BC02 Alarm Clock (Braun) 4. Digital Caliper 5. Pen Stand 6. Vaseline Pure Skin Jelly Original (Unilever) 7. Titanium-Single Cup 300 (Snow Peak) 8. Wi-Fi Body Scale (Withings) 9. Series 7TM (Fritz Hansen) 10. The Modern Zip Backpack (Everlane) 11. LEGO Minifigures (LEGO) 12. DYMO 1540-00 (Sanford) 13. Ray-Ban Wayfarer Folding (Luxottica Group S.p.A) 14. Barcelona Chair (Knoll) 15. Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate N (Shiseido) 16. Bodega (Bormioli Rocco) 17. Withings Steel (Withings) 18. Apple Remote (Apple) 19. Mac Mini (Apple) 20. Stool 60 (Artek) Conclusion About the Author Appendix 1: Basic Types of Plastic Appendix 2: Other Titles from Rockport Index

Discover the design, structure, and materials of all kinds of objects through observational sketching! Learn to draw by sketching what surrounds you everyday. In Observational Sketching , author Mariko Higaki-an ISDA Gold Award-winning industrial designer based in Japan-teaches you how to practice and learn to sketch by using well-established observational techniques. Perspective, proportion, lines, shapes, shading, and many other techniques can be learned through everyday practice and observation of the items you come in contact with everyday, from a backpack to your sunglasses. This book addresses how to approach sketching a range of shapes and materials and how to disassemble each object to accurately capture its unique design elements. Inspiration and examples from the author and other well-known artists accompany a variety of projects that you can try right away and skill-building projects that will strengthen your talent. Find within: An introduction to observational sketching The basic concepts and tools used in observational sketching Observation techniques Illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating observational sketches of 20 common objects, from a alarm clock to a wooden stool Hone your artistic skills with this daily sketching practice. Whether you are an urban sketcher or an industrial designer, this books should be part of your reference collection., Learn to draw by sketching what surrounds you everyday. In Observational Sketching , author Mariko Higaki--an ISDA Gold Award-winning industrial designer based in Japan--teaches you how to practice and learn to sketch by using well-established observational techniques. Perspective, proportion, lines, shapes, shading, and many other techniques can be learned through everyday practice and observation of the items you come in contact with everyday, from a backpack to your sunglasses. This book addresses how to approach sketching a range of shapes and materials and how to disassemble each object to accurately capture its unique design elements. Inspiration and examples from the author and other well-known artists accompany a variety of projects that you can try right away and skill-building projects that will strengthen your talent. Find within: An introduction to observational sketching The basic concepts and tools used in observational sketching Observation techniques Illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating observational sketches of 20 common objects , from a alarm clock to a wooden stool Hone your artistic skills with this daily sketching practice. Whether you are an urban sketcher or an industrial designer, this books should be part of your reference collection., Discover the design, structure, and materials of all kinds of objects through observational sketching!