Leaving China
- 113bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
The award-winning artist of Stink! recounts in more than 50 short essays and evocative illustrations how his early childhood in China and wartime journeys with his mother influenced his life and career.
James McMullan Boeken
James McMullan is een begenadigd illustrator en ontwerper, bekend om zijn theaterposters. Zijn artistieke reis wordt diepgaand beïnvloed door unieke levenservaringen die zijn kenmerkende visuele stijl hebben gevormd. Door zijn werk verkent hij de kruising van beeldende kunst en theatrale presentatie. Zijn kunst wordt geprezen om zijn vermogen om de essentie van een voorstelling te vangen met boeiende en sfeervolle composities.
High-focus Drawing: A Revolutionary Approach to Drawing the Figure
- 160bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
Focusing on an innovative technique, this book emphasizes the integration of memory, common sense, and bodily awareness in figure drawing. It guides artists in capturing the essential rhythms of the human figure, offering a fresh perspective on traditional drawing methods.
The book features 83 dynamic studies that highlight the beauty of the human form through the unique illustrations of McMullan. Using gouache and a bristle brush, he captures the drama and rhythm of bodies in motion, revealing the psychological complexity between artist and model. Each piece conveys the unspoken dialogue that exists in the creative process, emphasizing the energy and tension inherent in the relationship between subject and portraitist.
High-focus Drawing
- 160bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
High-Focus Drawing by James McMullan presents an exciting new approach to figure drawing. This book is about combining memory, common sense, and a heightened awareness of the body to arrive at a profound understanding of representing the rhythms of the human figure.