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The Natural Way to Draw offers a practical guide to developing drawing skills through observational study. It examines contour and gesture drawing, model work, and the use of memory in both ink and watercolor. The book also addresses anatomical detail, drapery, shading techniques, structural analysis, and other essential aspects of drawing.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art
Authors: Kimon Nicolaïdes
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