Keeping Sketchbooks

Description

Artists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene... This book advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary. . Looks at all types of sketchbooks - their size, theme and purpose. . Gives ideas for drawing and painting in a sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling. . Includes advice on professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks. . Profiles a range of artists who provide inspiration and examples. AUTHOR: Martin Ursell has illustrated many books for children, including the award-winning Song of Pentecost by W J Corbett. He is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has previously written Illustrating Children's Books for The Crowood Press. SELLING POINTS: . A beautiful and valuable guide on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. . Will appeal to artists, illustrators, designers and everyone involved in visual arts. . All types of sketchbooks are covered and ideas are given for drawing and painting in a sketchbook whether inside or outside or whilst travelling. . Beautifully illustrated with 243 colour photographs. . Martin Ursell is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has illustrated many books for children. REVIEWS: 'A practical and engaging book ... that should appeal to all those involved in the visual arts.' John Vernon Lord 243 colour

Martin Ursell has illustrated many books for children, including the award-winning Song of Pentecost by W J Corbett. He is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has previously written Illustrating Children's Books for The Crowood Press.

"A practical and engaging book. . . that should appeal to all those involved in the visual arts." --John Vernon Lord, illustrator