The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes

Barrington Barber

jun 2017 · Arcturus Publishing

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Landscapes have for centuries captivated the imaginations of artists. Indeed, many of the most stunning works of art are in this genre. For the amateur artist, however, the sheer scope of landscape views can seem daunting. Following the pattern established in his highly successful companion volume on drawing portraits, Barrington Barber shows you that it is easier than it looks. All you need is a willingness to abide by a few simple rules and to take delight in exploring the myriad possibilities he presents.

The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes takes you through every aspect of this stimulating area of art in an informal yet informative style. Among the 350 illustrations you will find exercises to hone your skills and a wealth of examples to emulate. Everything included in this book will add to the sum of your knowledge and understanding and so help make you a better artist.

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Barrington Barber is a renowned authority on teaching drawing and a practising artist. After training as a graphic designer, he went into advertising, working for top agencies before progressing to freelance design and producing illustrations for a range of books and magazines.

He enjoys a successful career as a commercial illustrator and fine artist and has written and illustrated a wide range of best-selling instructive art books.