Rines, Frank M.
How to Draw Trees
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486454573
- author:
- Rines, Frank M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Childrens
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 204mm X 279mm
- Genre:
- Art techniques & principles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Drawing Trees: A Practical Guide for Artists Frank M. Rines offers a concise guide to drawing trees, illustrating the dominant features of many common species and providing examples of individual trees in various settings. With emphasis on technique over medium, this manual provides fundamental rules for art students at all levels to develop and improve their skills. The book covers typical tree species such as elm, maple, willow, apple, birch, pine, and others, both with and without foliage. Studies of individual trees are followed by illustrations of trees in groups or as part of more elaborate compositions, rendered in pencil and other media. By applying the principles outlined in this manual, artists can improve their ability to draw realistic trees and enhance their overall landscape painting skills.