{"title":"Books by Tim Fisher","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781782219361","title":"Drawing Perspective","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnlock the secrets of perspective to bring depth and dimension to your drawings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'...by far the best primer [on perspective] I've ever seen. If you have other books, throw them away and buy this. You won't regret it.' Artbookreview.net (about the previous edtion)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover a straightforward approach to mastering essential perspective techniques, guided by the expertise of renowned artist and tutor Tim Fisher. 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Using a step-by-step process, each chapter of the book covers a different subject helping to build and develop new skills, that will help you to become proficient when handling a painting knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to tools, material, palette, additives, and mediums as well as surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrief introduction to your chosen palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic techniques and preparation. Completing small gestures studies and experimenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ewith different angles and lighting situations will help you to establish a clear visual image of the intended painting. 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