Richard Box explores line, tone and colour with numerous step-by-step illustrations and many finished drawings. Taking his inspiration from nature, he shows how to interpret subjects in a personal and individual way - from drawing trees in the landscape to representing the beauty of a mass of poppies and delphiniums.
Contents include using pencils, using charcoal and chalk, using pastels, exploring tone and colour mixing.
About the Author
Richard Box is a practicing artist and professional embroiderer. He studied painting at Goldsmiths College in London. Soon afterwards he developed a love of textiles, which led him to experiment in machine embroidery and fabric collage. He spends his time teaching and lecturing on both of his two areas of expertise. He has written a number of books on art instruction and embroidery, he has appeared on television and he writes regularly for specialist magazines.
Published by Search Press, Paperback, 48 pages, ISBN 0855328428
This book is part of the
Step-By-Step Leisure Art Series