Barrington Barber
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Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that everyone - whatever their experience - can learn to draw well. In this book, after introducing different drawing materials and mark making, he goes on to show how line, tone and proportion can be used to create convincing, realistic drawings. Exercises are set out in easy steps so the drawing process is clear for all to follow. Tuition in essential drawing techniques is accompanied by explanations...
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In this enjoyable drawing guide, best-selling practical art author and artist Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that anyone can learn to draw well. Designed with absolute novices in mind, as well as those who would love to revive their skills, this book will enable all users to take pleasure in the activity of drawing. Sections include:
• Marks and materials
• Line drawing
• Tonal drawing
• Observation in drawing
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Capturing a likeness of another human being is one of the greatest and most enjoyable challenges for artists. In this guide, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to portrait drawing, backed up by step-by-step demonstrations and inspiring examples. Starting with the proportions of the head and how to measure it accurately, you will learn to closely observe your sitter's features and build up a convincing likeness.
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Learning to draw isn't as hard as you might think. Within these pages, bestselling author Barrington Barber introduces you to the basic techniques of drawing and provides exercises so you can keep improving your skills. You'll learn how to draw simple and complex shapes, create depth and perspective, master composition and produce lifelike drawings across a wide range of subject matter, including trees and vegetation, landscapes, life drawing and...
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Capturing someone's likeness can seem challenging, but it doesn't have to be. When broken down into smaller components, drawing faces and figures can prove straightforward for any artist.
This comprehensive Art Class manual by Barrington Barber provides clear instruction and step-by-step examples, starting with the basic proportions and first drawings of the head and figure, right through to setting up a portrait, capturing a likeness and portraying...
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Perspective is key to making your artworks look convincing and three-dimensional, yet it can be a daunting prospect for artists. This handy guide sets out the rules of perspective clearly and simply, using demonstrations and step-by-step exercises. You will learn how the same perspective rules underpin compositions of all types, from panoramic landscapes to urban scenes, interiors, simple objects and human figures.
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When it comes to drawing there is no substitute for practice, and with this collection of 100 drawing projects you'll never be short of inspiration. From simple still life objects around the home to animals, people and panoramic landscapes, there is a wide range of subject matter to develop your skills. Each drawing is broken down into five easy steps, so you can see exactly how tone is applied at every stage. Barrington Barber's accessible teaching...
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Anyone who desires to learn to draw well can do so with a little persistence - this is the starting point for The Complete Guide to Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities.
Whether you want to draw a still life, landscapes, figures, or portraits, Barrington Barber brings his invaluable expertise as a working artist and teacher to the task of showing you how.
• Includes advice on materials, equipment, and techniques
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Barrington Barber presents a range of stimulating projects, from simple still life objects and full-blown landscape compositions to individual portraits. His teaching method ensures that necessary lessons in technique are learnt and employed effortlessly while completing drawings that any aspiring artist would be proud of. • Lessons and exercises describe the basic skills, from giving the appearance of three-dimensionality to using tone • Areas...
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The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to life drawing.
Learn to:
• Portray figures in movement
• Create believable dimension
• Correctly gauge figure proportions and foreshorten limbs
• Get the most out of a life drawing class
• And more!
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Learning to draw will be a pleasure with this 10-week course, packed with clear step-by-step exercises and inspirational examples. Each week focuses on a different area of drawing, from initial mark-making to portraits and landscapes, so that you can gradually build your skills and discover the subjects that interest you.
Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that, with regular practice and enthusiasm, anyone can learn to draw...
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In this title Barrington Barber teaches the essentials of drawing, offering a six-part course that will suit absolute beginners as well as anyone who wants to improve their existing skills. Although the book is structured in six weekly lessons, the timing is flexible: readers might prefer to work through in a different order, or spend less or more time on each section. However, beginners will find it easiest to progress from start to finish.
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In this companion volume to his highly successful Fundamentals of Drawing, Barrington Barber takes the aspiring artist one step further in the quest for skill and competence. If you have come this far on the journey with him you will know that the more you practice the more visual surprised you are presented with and the more problems there are to overcome. In this book, you will be shown how to find solutions to these challenges through the application...
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Ready-to-hand, varied and versatile, still-life subjects are ideal drawing material. This handy guide provides an accessible introduction to the genre, from drawing single objects such as vases and fruit, to more complex themed compositions. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced draughtsman, the clear demonstrations and step-by-step exercises in these pages will teach you to create realistic, attractive still-life drawings.
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Versatile and expressive, oils are the most popular media for artists who want to learn to paint. Professional artist and inspirational teacher Barrington Barber works with their strengths in The Fundamentals of Oil Painting. The perfect guide to an absorbing activity, the book covers everything you need to know, from investing in the right equipment and making those first marks on canvas to developing the range of subject matter available to you....
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In this groundbreaking book, Barrington Barber teaches two connected skills: drawing techniques and relaxation. He demonstrates, through a series of specially crafted exercises, how drawing is a calm, focused activity that can improve concentration and reduce stress, while teaching people to observe and enjoy their surroundings.
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Landscape presents endless possibilities for artists, from simple garden views to mountainous panoramas, seascapes and urban scenes. This handy guide shows how to create successful landscape drawings, with advice on choosing your composition and rendering elements of the natural world such as water, trees and rocks. Whether you are an experienced draughtsman or a complete beginner, the inspiring examples and step-by-step exercises in this book will...
18) Drawing Class
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Barrington Barber draws on his artistic expertise and long experience of teaching to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course to guide the aspiring draughtsman through the whole process of learning to draw.
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What does an artist need to know about drawing? And what has to be mastered in order to achieve the drawings you want? In this book Barrington Barber shows you, offering advice and tips as he takes you through the various stages. From object drawing and still-life composition, the natural world and portraiture, to looking at form and shape, and assessing styles and techniques, The Complete Book of Drawing is a distillation of the many skills that...
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Of all the genres in art, figure drawing is the oldest. From the figures painted on the walls of ancient caves to modern-day representations of everyday people, artists have always sought to perfect their depictions of family, friends, and others around them.
In Drawing Figures, teacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this area of art with anatomy and encompasses all aspects of figure drawing, showing you how to make the best...