Notes to self:
The Practice and Science of Drawing is a book by Harold Speed that comes up frequently when searching online, this book offers a classic approach to the dynamics of drawing, containing Harolds insights and advice on line drawing, mass drawing, visual memory, matierals and more. A very academic based book which outlines in the preface it is a not a book for shortcuts on how to draw, as he states 'No good can come of such methods, for there are no shortcuts to excellence'.
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 45th Anniversary Edition - Robert Beverly Hale
How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students Paperback – March 17, 2014
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less Paperback – January 4, 2011 by Mark Kistler
I have also contacted Mark Edmund Parkinson, a Senior Lecturer in Art & Design from the department of School of Art, Design & Fashion at UCLan. I sent him a brief outline of my research proposal and have asked for a meeting to discuss Fine Arts and what concepts I can use within my research as based upon the drawing module within the Foundation Degree. This will take place on Friday 11th November at 12:30.
There may be no shortcuts to the practice and science of drawing, however, there are numerous books/websites available to teach you the concepts of drawing.
Bill Martins Guide to drawing outlines some of the concepts I have found for drawing. When I have had a chat with Mark Parkinson next week, I should be able to narrow down a concept that I can focus on within my design of a drawing game.
There may be no shortcuts to the practice and science of drawing, however, there are numerous books/websites available to teach you the concepts of drawing.
Bill Martins Guide to drawing outlines some of the concepts I have found for drawing. When I have had a chat with Mark Parkinson next week, I should be able to narrow down a concept that I can focus on within my design of a drawing game.
