Leaving China
- 113 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
The award-winning artist of Stink! recounts in more than 50 short essays and evocative illustrations how his early childhood in China and wartime journeys with his mother influenced his life and career.
James McMullan Bücher
James McMullan ist ein anerkannter Illustrator und Designer, der für seine Theaterplakate bekannt ist. Seine künstlerische Laufbahn ist tief von einzigartigen Lebenserfahrungen geprägt, die seinen unverwechselbaren visuellen Stil geformt haben. Durch seine Arbeit erforscht er die Schnittstelle von bildender Kunst und Theaterdarstellung. Seine Kunst wird für ihre Fähigkeit gefeiert, die Essenz einer Aufführung mit fesselnden und atmosphärischen Kompositionen einzufangen.
High-focus Drawing: A Revolutionary Approach to Drawing the Figure
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Focusing on an innovative technique, this book emphasizes the integration of memory, common sense, and bodily awareness in figure drawing. It guides artists in capturing the essential rhythms of the human figure, offering a fresh perspective on traditional drawing methods.
The book features 83 dynamic studies that highlight the beauty of the human form through the unique illustrations of McMullan. Using gouache and a bristle brush, he captures the drama and rhythm of bodies in motion, revealing the psychological complexity between artist and model. Each piece conveys the unspoken dialogue that exists in the creative process, emphasizing the energy and tension inherent in the relationship between subject and portraitist.
High-focus Drawing
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
High-Focus Drawing by James McMullan presents an exciting new approach to figure drawing. This book is about combining memory, common sense, and a heightened awareness of the body to arrive at a profound understanding of representing the rhythms of the human figure.