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Fast Sketching Techniques: Capture the Fundamental Essence of Elusive Subjects

Though trained to draw in a more leisurely academic style, the author found that working in the field required a different set of tools and techniques, which he shares here, with numerous examples of his own work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

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short · 144 pages

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