The Complete Sketching Book

by John Hamilton

Book Overview

The Complete Sketching Book provides a detailed introduction to the art of drawing. A general overview of the equipment needed is followed by simple lessons on techniques. Leading you through... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0289801737
• ISBN13: 9780289801734
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A good little book...

This was a great "over-the-shoulder" sketchbook that held my interest throughout. I loved the writer's conversational style, and he was able to demonstrate many techniques and encourage me to begin humbly with my sketching. I thought it was well worth the money, if for no other reason than the shading information.

The Complete Sketching Book

I found This book very helpful. I needed some help with shading and found the help I needed

An inspiring, valuable book

John Hamilton gives us an easy to follow path to sketching. He sheds light on overlooked subjects and suggests low cost materials. By simplifying materials and methods, Hamilton makes art easily accessable to many. He also suggests sketches which can be produced in little time. Since purchasing this book, I have enjoyed completing small sketches of subjects around my home. I feel as though I'm rekindling talents that I've neglected without spending a lot of time or money, including the low cost of this book!

Excellent for beginning sketchers

This book is great for the beginner, and probably experienced, sketcher. I am a beginner and the short, yet detailed, examples and explanations are wonderful. My first attempt, after following the directions, was a success! I started very small and have been expanding since the first sketch. My husband and I make it a nightly thing to sketch! He is more experienced. But he also finds the book helpful. I brings you to the basics.

He shows how to sketch items around us in a new light.

John Hamilton opened my eyes about the things around us to sketch. Many items, like in a kitchen or front room, have many items to draw. Sections like: How to see and then sketch everyday objects, How to compose a good sketch, how to master perspective, How to render light and shade-depth and distance, his book is filled with simple sketches and finished drawings throughout. This is my favorite in my large collection of drawing-sketching books.