Drawing as Expression

<p><em>Drawing as Expression: Techniques and Concepts </em>is designed to guide students through their very first college-level drawing course. The text presents key techniques and concepts of drawing paired with illuminating discussions of works by professional artists and practical exercises that help students learn by doing. Finally the text encourages students to move beyond techniques and concepts and toward creative expression. They are challenged to experiment and invent new forms of drawing.</p><p> </p><p>Each lesson is clearly written with precise instructions to well support students with little to no background in drawing. The exercises reflect projects a drawing instructor might assign to students to support their classroom lessons. Detailed diagrams artist profiles and easy-to-understand directions foster learning and artistic exploration. Dedicated chapters cover gesture drawing line the importance of light and dark perspective and texture and pattern. Students become familiar with drawing portraits figures drapery and landscape. They explore color and modern art contemporary drawing and media.</p><p> </p><p>The third edition features updated or new art critiques images and artist profiles. Each chapter ends with a journaling focus to help students further develop their understanding of the possibilities for drawing.</p><p> </p><p>An engaging and approachable introduction <em>Drawing as Expression </em>is a valuable resource for foundational courses in art and drawing.</p>