{"product_id":"still-life-techniques-and-tutorials-for-the-complete-beginner-9781784946173","title":"Still Life: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStill Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an accessible instruction course for complete beginners to learn how to draw and paint contemporary still-life subjects.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a \u003cb\u003econcise guide\u003c\/b\u003e to the \u003cb\u003etools\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ematerials\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ebasic techniques\u003c\/b\u003e that every beginner needs to know (including line, tone, colour, composition and perspective), there are \u003cb\u003eten tutorials\u003c\/b\u003e showing how to draw and paint a variety of still life subjects using beginner-friendly materials, including \u003cb\u003epencil\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003echarcoal\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecoloured pencils\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epen and ink\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewatercolour paints \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e watercolour pencils\u003c\/b\u003e. Each tutorial has a list of the materials and tools required, \u003cb\u003estep-by-step photographs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eof the work, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003einformative text\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etips and strategies for getting the best results\u003c\/b\u003e. By working through the tutorials, you will gradually develop your skills and build confidence until you feel equipped to attempt any still life. In addition to the tutorials, you'll find three \u003cb\u003e'focus on' feature spreads\u003c\/b\u003e. These pages offer more \u003cb\u003ein-depth\/advanced techniques \u003c\/b\u003eappropriate to the projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohns, Susie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSusie Johns is an artist and designer. She has written dozens of instructional books on a range of different topics. She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College, went on complete an MA at the prestigious Slade School in London, and later gained a post-graduate teaching qualification (PGCE) at the University of Greenwich. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs well as teaching drawing and painting at a local community college, Susie has years of experience running life-drawing classes and leading workshops focussing on pen and ink, mixed media, artists' sketchbooks, drawing for health and wellbeing, and family art. She also teaches classes online on various platforms including YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GMC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50511352267026,"sku":"9781784946173","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0e053c4f-4959-4e48-be63-854cdc484e90.jpg?v=1730946609","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/still-life-techniques-and-tutorials-for-the-complete-beginner-9781784946173","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}