{"product_id":"9781631598883","title":"Observational Sketching : Hone Your Artistic Skills by Learning How to Observe and Sketch Everyday Objects by Mariko Higaki","description":"Learn to draw by sketching what surrounds you everyday. In Observational Sketching, 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.    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: An introduction to observational sketchingThe basic concepts and tools used in observational sketchingObservation techniquesIllustrated step-by-step instructions for creating observational sketches of 20 common objects, from a alarm clock to a wooden stool?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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312681955701,"sku":"9781631598883","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781631598883.jpg?v=1762823276","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781631598883","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}