Keeping Sketchbooks

Artists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene... This book advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary. ? Looks at all types of sketchbooks - their size, theme and purpose. ? Gives ideas for drawing and painting in a sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling. ? Includes advice on professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks. ? Profiles a range of artists who provide inspiration and examples. AUTHOR: Martin Ursell has illustrated many books for children, including the award-winning Song of Pentecost by W J Corbett. He is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has previously written Illustrating Children's Books for The Crowood Press. SELLING POINTS: ? A beautiful and valuable guide on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. ? Will appeal to artists, illustrators, designers and everyone involved in visual arts. ? All types of sketchbooks are covered and ideas are given for drawing and painting in a sketchbook whether inside or outside or whilst travelling. ? Beautifully illustrated with 243 colour photographs. ? Martin Ursell is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has illustrated many books for children. REVIEWS: 'A practical and engaging book ... that should appeal to all those involved in the visual arts.' John Vernon Lord 243 colour