{"product_id":"drawn-on-the-way-a-guide-to-capturing-the-moment-through-live-sketching-9780760370728","title":"Drawn on the Way: A Guide to Capturing the Moment Through Live Sketching","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sarah Nisbett\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Techniques - Pen \u0026amp; Ink Drawing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to observe the world more deeply--with curiosity, empathy, and joy--as you sketch the stories unfolding all around you.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eDrawn on the Way\u003c\/i\u003e, Sarah Nisbett shares her techniques for \u003cb\u003ecreating captivating line drawings\u003c\/b\u003e that capture the moments and moods that you encounter on the train, in a caf�, outdoors, anywhere: a young woman lost in thought, a pair of hands clasped on a lap, a peppy beagle, a pair of jeans-clad crossed legs. Sarah invites you to see the people, animals, places, and objects you draw with compassionate curiosity--as more than a stranger or inanimate object, but as someone or something with a story worth knowing or imagining. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Even if you are inexperienced at drawing or don't consider yourself an artist, you can learn how to \u003cb\u003ecreate sketches from start to finish\u003c\/b\u003e employing techniques such as \u003cb\u003econtour drawing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eusing line work to add texture\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eadding spot color\u003c\/b\u003e--and discover how \u003cb\u003eeach sketch tells a story\u003c\/b\u003e. You'll begin to focus on important details that reveal something about the subject you're drawing: the graceful drape of a hand over a purse, the shy way someone tucks their feet underneath them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As you unplug, set aside perfectionism, and explore the world through drawing, you'll learn: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to translate what you see into a compelling drawing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to silence your inner critic and find joy in drawing what captures your interest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Techniques for drawing figures and creating quick portraits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to find the emotion in objects by asking questions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to draw scenes and backgrounds without becoming overwhelmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to quickly and expressively render the natural world, including plants and animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How key details can take a sketch from plain to captivating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ways to find the extraordinary in the everyday \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to transform mistakes into likeable elements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tips for becoming a visual storyteller \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Life lessons learned from years of live drawing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We spend most of our lives on the way, rushing and running from place to place, task to task. When we have a spare minute, we usually reach for our phones and shut everything else out. The techniques, projects, and ideas in \u003ci\u003eDrawn on the Way\u003c\/i\u003e are designed to \u003cb\u003ehelp you be more mindful about drawing\u003c\/b\u003e, to \u003cb\u003ecapture the people, places, and things you encounter each day\u003c\/b\u003e. By doing that, you'll connect with humanity in a deeper, more meaningful way--and discover a lot about yourself.","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47779745104023,"sku":"9780760370728","price":2068.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780760370728.webp?v=1778038994","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/drawn-on-the-way-a-guide-to-capturing-the-moment-through-live-sketching-9780760370728","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}