Rendering In Pencil
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A foundational classic in the world of art instruction, Rendering in Pencil presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to mastering the pencil as a fine art medium. Arthur L. Guptill instructs artists of all skill levels in the fundamental techniques of pencil rendering, covering line work, shading, texture, and tonal values with remarkable clarity and depth. The book illustrates its lessons through an extensive collection of examples drawn from accomplished artists, demonstrating how the pencil can achieve everything from delicate architectural sketches to richly detailed landscape compositions. Written in a precise yet accessible tone, it argues that disciplined observation and practiced technique are the twin pillars of artistic excellence. Long regarded as an essential reference for students, architects, and illustrators alike, this timeless manual remains one of the most thorough treatments of pencil artistry ever published.
Author: Arthur L. Guptill
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, The Pencil Points Press, Inc., New York
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A foundational classic in the world of art instruction, Rendering in Pencil presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to mastering the pencil as a fine art medium. Arthur L. Guptill instructs artists of all skill levels in the fundamental techniques of pencil rendering, covering line work, shading, texture, and tonal values with remarkable clarity and depth. The book illustrates its lessons through an extensive collection of examples drawn from accomplished artists, demonstrating how the pencil can achieve everything from delicate architectural sketches to richly detailed landscape compositions. Written in a precise yet accessible tone, it argues that disciplined observation and practiced technique are the twin pillars of artistic excellence. Long regarded as an essential reference for students, architects, and illustrators alike, this timeless manual remains one of the most thorough treatments of pencil artistry ever published.