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Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration
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Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration

by Mindy Lighthipe
October 2017
Beginner content levelBeginner
144 pages
5h 51m
English
Walter Foster
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Drawing Techniques

Learning to draw requires patience and dedication. Many people believe it’s about talent, but drawing is a skill. With practice, it can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to learn.

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Creating Tonal Values

One of the essential components of drawing is learning to create a range of tonal values. It’s important to train the eye to see different shades of gray. I like to work with one pencil for most of my graphite drawings. Here are some beginning exercises to help you decide what strength of pencil you prefer. I do these exercises each time I purchase a new pencil from a new manufacturer. It helps me evaluate what I do and don’t like ...

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ISBN: 9781633225749