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An Art Book by Sherrie McGraw
More than 220 large full-color reproductions highlight this 200
page instant classic. Works of Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Holbein and
other Old Masters, as well as three contemporary artists who have
influenced McGraw's drawings and paintings fill this beautiful book.
Throughout her twenty-five years of teaching, McGraw has captivated
students with the passion of her vision and the singular integrity
of her approach. Honored with numerous awards, McGraw's work has
earned inclusion in notable collections throughout the world. McGraw
has taught in numerous places including the Art Students League
of New York and the Loveland Academy in Colorado. Publications such
as American Artist, Art Talk, and Southwest Art have featured her
work and teachings.
Respected as the cornerstone of both painting and sculpture by the
Old Masters, the study of drawing remains the enduring foundation
of the visual arts. Yet as contemporary students explore this fundamental
form with renewed interest, they face a profound dilemma. Overwhelmed
by their efforts to master the disciplines of proportion, perspective,
and anatomy, students often find that long hours of intensive study
produce works devoid of life - and thereby their essential meaning.
Without vitality, drawing's true expression dies. And what remains
are the echoes of a forgotten language.
In The Language of Drawing from an Artist's Point of View,
renowned draughtsman and painter Sherrie McGraw breathes new life
into this exquisite language. With refreshing insight, McGraw inspires
us to understand what we see. We learn to refine our vision - to
penetrate the "smoke screens" which distract us from structural
truth.
To enrich our understanding and deepen our enjoyment, McGraw shares
with us some of the finest achievements in the art of drawing. Represented
in an abundance of color plates, we find works by both Old Masters
and contemporary artists. Resonating with the strength of these
influences are the distinctive works of McGraw herself. The Language
of Drawing will inspire and instruct artists of all levels for years
to come!
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