The Art of Urban Sketching

Drawing On Location Around The World

Gabriel Campanario

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English

QUARRY
01 February 2012

Art & Architecture; Drawing & drawings; Man-made objects depicted in art (cityscapes & machines)

The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity.

You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, The Art of Urban Sketching offers a visually arresting, story-telling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.

By: Gabriel Campanario
Imprint: QUARRY
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 926g
ISBN: 9781592537259
ISBN 10: 1592537251
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 February 2012
Recommended Age: From 0 to 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gabriel Campanario, is a staff artist at The Seattle Times and the founder of Urban Sketchers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the art of on-location drawing. Campanario's newspaper column, Seattle Sketcher, was recently awarded first place for blog writing in The Best of the West journalism contest.

Reviews for The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World

Campanario founded the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers, and this book showcases the work of over 100 artists worldwide who draw scenes from the cities where they live and travel, posting them at urbansketchers.org. The concept caught on fast, and new groups are forming around the world, connecting with each other online. Here, Campanario offers guidance on tools, techniques, the urban environment, and drawing styles, but the main strength of this book is the 500-plus full-color examples of successful sketches drawn in metropolises and towns all over the globe. VERDICT: Part travel book, part art instruction, this is a great guide to look at before (or instead of) your next vacation. - Library Journal