Art Class: Line and Colour

Name: Art Class: Line and Colour
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781760763817
Price: 45.0 NZD
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Doodling your way to creativity

By Bobby Clark

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Art Class: Line and Colour by Bobby Clark guides readers through an exploration of artistic techniques focusing on the elements of lines and colour. The book offers practical insights into creating dynamic artworks, blending theory with hands-on exercises to inspire both novice and seasoned artists. It encourages personal expression while deepening the understanding of fundamental art principles.
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Art Class: Line and Colour

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Description

Join artist Bobby Clark for a guided art class. No experience necessary.

Discover 25 drawing and painting exercises, from doodling, blind drawing, and continuous line portraits to shape studies, abstract floral still lifes, and blot painting. This is an introduction to materials and techniques, including pencils, paper, paints, and brushes.

Whether you are seeking to cultivate a creative practice or need to break a creative block, these exercises will help everyone tap into their inner artist.

Art Class: Line and Colour is perfect for anyone looking to explore art in a relaxed and structured way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760763817

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Illustration: 152 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Bobby Clark is a multidisciplinary Scottish artist living and working in Melbourne, Australia. Her work explores the intersection of art, beauty and self-expression with her minimalist geometric studies and purposeful application of colour. Bobby combines shape theory and the emotional associations with colour as inspiration for her own distinctive visual style.

Bobby teaches art classes that explore creative drawing exercises that help form the connection between mind and body.

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