Step outside with Barry Herniman and embark on a joyful adventure,
reacting to your environment then sketching it.
Pack up your materials, leave your painting inhibitions behind and step
outside with Barry Herniman, ready to sketch. Fun, friendly and
practical, this handbook is jam-packed with tips and brimming with
answers to questions such as: What should I take? Where should I go?
What medium should I use? Where can I find inspiration?
This is a handy book you will keep close by for reference time and
again. It is full of inspiring artwork as well as five demos: a coastal
scene in pen and ink; a countryside panorama in watercolour; a
quintessential English village in gouache; a townscape in line and
watercolour wash; and trees in watercolour pencils.
What comes across in every detail is the joy Barry experiences when he's
sketching outside: it's contagious! He encourages you to absorb your
surroundings, be aware of the input from your senses and have a go at
capturing the moment in sketch. He addresses the challenges and
opportunities you will face as an artist and teaches you to understand
the importance of a sketchbook, improve your observation skills and
embrace spontaneity. Enjoyment is key - shake off peer pressure and your
own expectations and enter the exhilarating world of sketching
outdoors.
