Art of Drawing Flowers Fruit & Vegetables

Description:

• Giovanni Civardi has built a formidable reputation worldwide for his skills as both an artist and a teacher, and here he provides a unique introduction to the art of still-life drawing focusing on natural forms.
• The focus of the book is very much on Giovannis exquisite drawings of a broad range of flowers, fruit and vegetables, which are accompanied by concise, clearly written explanations of perspective, composition, vegetable anatomy and structure, and light and shade.
• At the start of the book there is a useful section on the various drawing materials that are available, where to find botanical subjects and how to make careful studies and observation.
• The authors in-depth knowledge of the subject is apparent throughout, making this book an ideal introduction for the beginner, as well as a source of information and inspiration for artists of all abilities.