{"product_id":"drawing-basics-and-beyond-transform-observation-into-imagination-paperback","title":"Drawing Basics and Beyond: Transform Observation Into Imagination - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSorie Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake your sketching practice to the next level with this practical and inspiring guide to drawing what you see...and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sketching from life is critical to learning how to draw. It's also an invaluable source of creative inspiration. In \u003ci\u003eDrawing Basics and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, artist and popular instructor Sorie Kim breaks down her compelling approach to \u003cb\u003edrawing from direct observation\u003c\/b\u003e to make it fun and easy \u003cb\u003efor artists of all levels\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sorie guides you through \u003cb\u003ethe why and how of sketching from life\u003c\/b\u003e, including different approaches and the eight elements of sketching. She then shares pages from her sketchbooks captured at a variety of locations as a jumping-off point for sharing \u003cb\u003einnovative tips and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e. Finally, Sorie provides guidance to take the information gathered from and inspired by sketching to create original, imaginative art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This informative and entertaining guide reveals: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The benefits of sketching from life and how it impacts your artwork. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sorie's seven favorite types of sketchbooks, including the \"ugly sketchbook,\" and when to use them. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strategies for sketching in any location, from parks, to cities, to zoos, to museums, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An inside look at Sorie's fascinating sketchbooks and how she uses them in a wide variety of locations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Approaches to adding imagination to your sketches through experimenting with mediums, pushing boundaries, abstraction, and doodling. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e No matter your chosen art medium, style, or subject matter, sketching will \u003cb\u003eimprove your drawing skills and observation abilities\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eincrease your creativity\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eDrawing Basics and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e is the inspirational and encouraging guide that will help you on that path, whether you're just getting started or want to step up your sketching game.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSorie Kim\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and instructor based in Los Angeles. She has created programs and workshops for Domestika, Dreamworks Animation, Class101, Warrior Art Camp, and Covenant House and CreateNow, where she works with homeless and at-risk youth and adults. Sorie has created designs for television and merchandise, and her work has been shown in exhibitions by Giant Robot, Gallery Nucleus, and Wowxwow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Instagram: @soriekim \u003cbr\u003e YouTube: @soriekimdesign \u003cbr\u003e Pinterest: @soriekim\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.3 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725267341375,"sku":"9780760385272","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/de0fbd4a12b51767e2f7eee773e9f079.webp?v=1765105875","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/drawing-basics-and-beyond-transform-observation-into-imagination-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}