The Urban Sketching Handbook Panoramas and Vertical Vistas: Techniques for Drawing on Location from Unexpected Perspectives: Vol

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In The Urban Sketching Handbook: Panoramas and Vertical Vistas, urban sketcher and art educator Mario Linhares gives a guided tour on how to explore and capture cityscapes and landscapes in drawings from unique points of view. In this thorough yet accessible book, you'll learn how to: Improve your drawing skills and selectively translate what you see for maximum impact Fearlessly use your sketchbook as a laboratory for experimenting with various points of view and perspectives Consider the many options for visual approaches with work contributed by a wide variety of experienced sketchers Learn how to heighten the visual drama of every location with The Urban Sketching Handbook: Panoramas and Vertical Vistas. The Urban Sketching Handbook series offers location artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format-perfect to toss in your backpack or artist's tote.

Mario Linhares is a designer, urban sketcher, and arts educator. A PhD researcher in Fine Arts, he studied at the Artistic School Antonio Arroio and holds a masters degree in Visual Arts Education. The former Education Director of UrbanSketchers.org, Mario currently coordinates the USk Academic Group. He lives in Sintra, Portugal, outside Lisbon.