Abstract

What is drawing? This book carefully explains how to draw and train with plenty of examples and easy-to-understand illustrations. It covers basic drawing techniques using pencils, pastels, and charcoal, as well as sketching, croquis, and the structure of the human body. It is a book that you can enjoy and use.

Author’s Information

Born in Fukuoka in 1959. Graduated from the Department of Oil Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 1983 (recipient of the Ataka Prize and Ohashi Prize). Completed the Master's course at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School in 1985 (Hanyuide Laboratory). Completed the Doctoral course at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School in 1988 (Taguchi Yasuo Laboratory). Established Atelier 21 in 1999 (co-directed with Okada Takahiro and Hirota Minoru). Unaffiliated. After teaching at an art prep school, a children's classroom, and a high school, he has taught at the NHK Culture Center and other vocational schools and universities. Member of the Society of Art Anatomy, Tokyo University of the Arts. Held both solo and group exhibitions several times a year. Published works include "The Most Friendliest Watercolor Painting Textbook" (Shinsei Publishing). (This information was listed at the time of publication.)