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Claudia Nice

    Discover Your World in Pen, Ink & Watercolor
    Painting Nature in Pen & Ink with Watercolor
    How to see, how to draw: keys to realistic drawing
    • Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw , you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and accuracy. Just take it one step at a time. Claudia is an expert teacher, breaking down complex compositions into a series of achievable shapes and values that even beginners will understand. Through dozens of mini demonstrations, fun-to-do exercises and complete step-by-step instruction, you'll learn everything from basic drawing techniques to more challenging methods for rendering wonderfully rich, in-depth compositions. Her visual instruction details how Claudia's drawings illuminate a range of subjects, including portraits, landscapes, animals and still life. You can practice using her reference photos and drawings, or you can apply her exercises to your own subjects. Start today, Claudia's way! Following her masterful guidance, you'll see the world through new eyes and draw better than you ever have before.

      How to see, how to draw: keys to realistic drawing
    • This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for capturing the beauty of nature through various artistic techniques. It emphasizes simplicity, making it accessible for beginners and experienced artists alike. Readers will learn how to observe natural landscapes, understand composition, and utilize different mediums effectively. The book encourages creativity and appreciation for the environment, providing tips and inspiration to enhance one's artistic skills while connecting with nature.

      Painting Nature in Pen & Ink with Watercolor
    • Readers will learn to use different materials, from technical pens to paint brushes, and fun techniques such as salt and spatter, to create colorful, realistic vignettes of the world around them. Includes reference photos and field sketches.

      Discover Your World in Pen, Ink & Watercolor