Observational Sketching: How to Draw Almost Any Object

<div> <p style="font-weight: 600">Learn to draw by sketching what surrounds you everyday. In <em>Observational Sketching</em>, 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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul><li>An introduction to observational sketching</li> <li>The basic concepts and tools used in observational sketching</li> <li>Observation techniques</li> <li>Illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating observational sketches of 20 common objects, from a alarm clock to a wooden stool </li></ul> <p>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.</p></div>