ART NOVEL
A collection of classic art instruction for beginners of all ages, preserving timeless methods of learning and practice.
In this study the first consideration is good composition. Place the flowers by using a very light oval. Sketc h the stems in lightly, studying the curve and direction of the lines. The centers of the daisies are a rich, dark brown, made by using violet and blue over brown. The petals are orange, with touches of yellow in the lighter parts. The leaves are green, toned down with red and yellow in the lights and red and blue in the shadows.
from Learning to Draw and Paint with Gertrude
—Page 35
...but there was once a painter who drew all his animals from this egg shape. He first drew the form of an egg, and then, if he wanted a dog, he would put the head on the large end of the egg, thus: If he wanted a deer, he put the head on the little end, thus: ... When you look at any object, you see first, the general shape; this is called the mass form.
from Reed's Method: 57 Lessons for Young Draftsmen
—Page 38
Discover new ways to learn through the books of the past.
Among the classic art books selected and studied by ILUSTRARIO ARTHOUSE, some stand out as especially welcoming starting points for those beginning to learn. These books become part of ART NOVEL. The collection brings together titles chosen for their practical instruction, exercises, observation, and fundamental principles of art. Think of ART NOVEL as a sliding door into the world of drawing. You simply slide it open, one way or the other, and step inside. There is no single age, path, or way to begin—only the willingness to look, practice, and discover.
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