Drawing Essentials

A Complete Guide to Drawing

Author: Rockman

A clear and richly illustrated text for the full drawing sequence

"Ideal for introductory studio art courses in drawing, Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation, Fourth Edition, explains clearly and in depth the essentials of depicting form and space on a two-dimensional surface, focusing on the cultivation of observational skills, increased sensitivity, critical thinking, technical refinement, and knowledge of materials"--

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A clear and richly illustrated text for the full drawing sequence

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With unparalleled clarity, Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing, Fourth Edition, explains in depth the essentials of depicting form and space on a two-dimensional surface, focusing on the cultivation of observational skills, increased sensitivity, critical thinking, technical refinement, and knowledge of materials. This richly illustrated text is appropriate for use in all levels of drawing classes, from introductory to advanced levels, as wellas for figure and life drawing classes.

Critic Reviews

“"Wow! Drawing Essentials covers almost every aspect of drawing thoroughly with terms that are cleverly defined and intelligently described. What I admire most is the relevance and the importance of student work within this book."--Christian Palencar, Kent State University "Rockman really breaks down the material to a basic level that anyone can understand. All of my students who are assigned this text love it and keep it, since it is such a great resource in the drawing world."--John Wagoner, Bossier Parrish Community College "Drawing Essentials is a great text. The sequence builds to introduce and develop the skills necessary to teach or learn basic drawing. The images are informative and of good quality, and the text is understandable and clear."--Barbara Gruber, Maryland Institute College of Art "The book is comprehensive, accessible yet intelligent, and rigorous. The text enriches and fills in blanks that may not directly be communicated by our instructors in the studio. This academic approach to art-making can really be instructive to the attentive student."--Rachel Black, University of North Texas”

"Wow! Drawing Essentials covers almost every aspect of drawing thoroughly with terms that are cleverly defined and intelligently described. What I admire most is the relevance and the importance of student work within this book."--Christian Palencar, Kent State University"Rockman really breaks down the material to a basic level that anyone can understand. All of my students who are assigned this text love it and keep it, since it is such a great resource in the drawing world."--John Wagoner, Bossier Parrish Community College"Drawing Essentials is a great text. The sequence builds to introduce and develop the skills necessary to teach or learn basic drawing. The images are informative and of good quality, and the text is understandable and clear."--Barbara Gruber, Maryland Institute College of Art"The book is comprehensive, accessible yet intelligent, and rigorous. It enriches and fills in blanks that may not directly be communicated by our instructors in the studio. This academic approach to art-making can really be instructive to the attentive student."--Rachel Black, University of North Texas

About the Author

Deborah Rockman is an artist, author, and Emeritus Faculty at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. She served as Chair of the Drawing and Printmaking Programs for a number of years. In addition to Drawing Essentials, she is also the author of The Art of Teaching Art (OUP, 2000).