{"product_id":"an-illustrators-sketchbook-master-drawings-from-the-model-arthur-keller","title":"AN ILLUSTRATORS SKETCHBOOK MASTER DRAWINGS FROM THE MODEL ARTHUR KELLER","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The studies are not a stolid assimilation of facts, however, but rather a poetic exploration of the forms, freely and directly made from the model for his own use in the finished illustrations.\" — Walt Reed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIllustrator in America 1860–2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1920, a well-known illustrator compiled hundreds of his preliminary studies of costumed models. He photographed them and produced two portfolios that offer a revealing look into an expert's technique. Students in need of suggestions and assistance related to figure drawing will find here exactly the sort of help they seek — the position of the body in walking and sitting, the pose of a hand and position of an arm, facial expressions of every variety, and a host of other postures and attitudes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis new edition marks the first time Arthur Keller's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSketchbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has been made available since its original publication. Although it features no descriptive text, the energy and expressiveness of its studies will instill in art students and professionals a higher appreciation of the rendering of the draped figure. In addition to its appeal to fine art enthusiasts and seekers of art instruction, this volume will also serve as a source of inspiration for fashion designers and costumers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"His preliminary studies show a mastery of drawing, the result of his lengthy and thorough training. He became an accomplished artist whose work was compared to the French master Watteau.\" — Arpi Ermoyan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamous American Illustrators\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39591214940323,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/5285\/4156\/products\/illuissketch.jpg?v=1617236039","url":"https:\/\/thelabyrinthstore.com\/products\/an-illustrators-sketchbook-master-drawings-from-the-model-arthur-keller","provider":"LabyrinthBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}