{"product_id":"drawing-in-the-digital-age-an-observational-method-for-artists-and-animators-paperback-softback-9781118176504","title":"Drawing in the Digital Age; An Observational Method for Artists and Animators (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118176504","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDrawing in the Digital Age\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Observational Method for Artists and Animators\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWei Xu, Ph.D. (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118176504, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.5 x 1.3 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA solid foundation for improving your drawing skills\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTeaching a new observational method based on math and computer graphics principles, this book offers an innovative approach that shows you how to use both sides of your brain to make drawing easier and more accurate. Author Wei Xu, PhD, walks you through his method, which consists of scientific theories and principles to deliver real-world techniques that will improve your drawing skills. Xu's pioneering approach offers a solid foundation for both traditional and CG artists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages you to use both sides of your brain for drawing with the highest efficiency possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces an innovative method invented by the author for improving your drawing skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are eager to learn how to draw, then this book is a must read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Understanding the Relationship between Math and Art 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Math and Art Differ 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Math and Art Are Similar 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Math to Create Digital Art 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Math in Traditional Drawing 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Math to Help You Draw 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Existing Drawing Methods 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop Separating Math from Art 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Extracting Graphical Structures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e— A Scientific Point of View 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing CG Concepts and Principles 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnifying 2D and 3D Cases 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Properties of Basic Shapes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Graphical Structures 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting GSs with Triangulation 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Drawing with the ABC Method 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Criteria for a New Drawing Method 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the ABC Method 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Drawing Simple Objects 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Draw 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Basic Information 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations of 3D Objects 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations of 2D Images 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Drawing Complicated Objects 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down Complexity 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Drawing Complicated Scenes 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Techniques for Merging Objects 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Using Advanced Techniques 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Curved Triangles and Polygons 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing a Group of Ovals 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Shadow Maps 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Rhythms for Partitioning 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Trade-Offs between Accuracy and Speed 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Using Special Techniques for Drawing Human Bodies 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Tips 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Drawing Faces 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Quick Life Sketches 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-Test: Drawing Van Gogh 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 189\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: The arts: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on The arts: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22The%20arts:%20general%20issues%20%5BAB%5D%22\"\u003eAB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Sybex","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501446263064,"sku":"9781118176504","price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118176504.jpg?v=1786239394","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/drawing-in-the-digital-age-an-observational-method-for-artists-and-animators-paperback-softback-9781118176504","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}