Sketching for Designers
This page displays some quick sketch projects created using markers, graphite pencils, and ball point pens. Most of these projects have been completed at Pasadena City College in the Art Sketching for Design course taught by Professor Rebecca Kelley.
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This page is currently under construction.
The Manchu Civilization Self-Portrait
Los Angeles City College Campus Landscape Sketching Project
Figure DWG-7B. Outlines created over the blue color pencil marks using markers with tips of different sizes, and the blue pencil marks erased with a kneaded eraser.
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Figure DWG-7C. Different hues and shades of colors added with color markers.
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Vocabulary Illustration Exercises
In this project, one inch squares are created on 8.5" by 11" white printing paper, words are selected randomly and quick drawings are created to graphically explain the meanings of the words.
Textbooks:
Reference Books
General Drawing Techniques and Styles
Interesting Websites to Visit
YouTube Videos on drawing skills
- David Sanmiguel, Art of Drawing: The Complete Course, ISBN 978-1-4027-0932-6 (Edward Locke's Note: A great textbook!)
- Barron's, Painting Class Series: Pastels, ISBN 978-0-7641-6389-0, Pasadena hill Lib. Call No. 741.235 SAN
- DK Penguin Random House, Artist's Drawing Techniques, ISBN 978-1-4654-6174-2 (Edward Locke's Note: This book covers all tools, materials (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, color pencil, and pastel)(pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, color pencil, and pastel), styles (hatching, stippling, scribbling, etc.), and techniques, from beginning to advanced levels used in drawing, and is highly recommended as the main textbook for drawing courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, for still lives and landscapes).
- Hazel Harrison, Ian Sidaway, Janet Mehigan and Sarah Hoggett, A Practical Masterclass and Manual of Drawing & Pastels: Pencil Skills, Penmanship and Calligraphy, ISBN 978-1-84476-927-8, PCC Call Number NC730.P73 2010 (Edward Locke's Note: This book is highly recommended as a supplementary textbook for college-level drawing courses from beginning to advanced levels).
- Hazel Harrison, The Encyclopedia of Drawing Techniques: The Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Over 50 Drawing Techniques, ISBN 978-1-78221-225-6, Pasadena Hill Lib. Call No. 741.2 HAR
- John Montague, Basic Perspective Drawing: A Visual Approach, ISBN 978-1-118-13414-6, ELAC Call Number NC 750 .M648 2013 (Edward Locke's Note: This book could be used as the principal textbook for a college-level perspective drawing course).
- Katherine Tyrrell, Drawing 365 Tips & Techniques to Build Your Confidence & Skills, ISBN 978-1-4403-3658-4, Pasadena Hill Lib. Call No. 741.2 TYR
- Margaret Davidson, Contemporary Drawing Key Concepts and Techniques, ISBN 978-0-8230-3315-7, ELAC Call Number ART 202 CIRCTEXT (Edward Locke's Note: This book is highly recommended as a supplementary textbook for college-level drawing courses at advanced level).
- Parramon's Editorial Team, Drawing Academy (Drawing Academy Series), ISBN 978-0-7641-6183-4 (Edward Locke's Note: This book could be used as a textbook for college-level beginning and intermediate drawing courses).
- Walter Foster, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing: More Than 200 Drawing Techniques, Tips & Lessons, ISBN 978-163322-104-8 (Edward Locke's Note: This book is highly recommended as a supplementary textbook for college-level drawing courses from beginning to advanced levels).
- Watson-Guptill, The Big Book of Drawing: An Introduction to Essential Materials and Techniques, ISBN 978-0-8230-8567-5 (Edward Locke's Note: This book could be used as a textbook for college-level beginning and intermediate drawing courses).
Reference Books
General Drawing Techniques and Styles
- Denis John-Naylor, Drawing Masterclass: Trees, ISBN 978-1-78221-093-1
- DK, Artist's Drawing Techniques, ISBN 978-1-46546-174-2
- Ferdinand Petrie, Drawing Landscapes in Pencil, ISBN 0-8230-2646-9, ELAC Call Number NC 795.P43 1992
- Gene Franks, The Art of Pencil Drawing: Learn How to Draw Realistic Subjects with Pencil (Collector's Series), ISBN 978-1-56010-186-4
- Gianni Sarcone, How to Draw Incredible Optical Illusions, ISBN 978-1-62354-060-9
- Jim Arnosky, Sketching Outdoors in Summer, ISBN 0-688-06286-5, PCL Call Number J 743.83 ARN
- Lee Hammond, Drawing Realistic Clothing & People with Lee Hammond, ISBN 978-1-4403-3514-3, PCL Call Number 741 24 HAM
- Leslie Jones, Drawing Surrealism, ISBN 978-3-7913-5239-8, PCC Call Number NC95.5.S6 J66 2012 (Edward Locke's Note: This is a wonderful book of inspiration for college-level advanced drawing course students to expand the horizon of imagination).
- Michael E. Doyle, COLOR DRAWING. A Marker/Colored-pencil Approach for Architects, Landscape Architure, ISBN 0442014317 (Edward Locke's Note: This is a wonderful textbook for a design rendering course).
- Parramón, 101 Techniques: Drawing, ISBN 978-1-43800-547-8
- Phil Metzger, Pencil Magic Landscape Drawing Techniques, ISBN 978-1-58180-584-0, PCL Call Number 743.836 MET
- Terry R. Presnall, Illustration & Drawing: Styles & Techniques, ISBN 0-89134-193-5, LACC Call Number 751.4 P926i (Edward Locke's Note: This book is a must have for beginning artist to learn a variety of styles and techniques to create special visual effects in illustration).
- Valerie Baines, Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals: Secrets of Observational Drawing, ISBN 978-1-63159-139-6
- Watson-Guptill, The Big Book of Drawing An Introduction to Essential Materials and Techniques, ISBN 978-0-8230-8567-5, PCL Call Number 741.2 SAN (Edward Locke's Note: This book is a must have for beginning artist to learn a variety of styles and techniques to create special visual effects in illustration).
- Walter Foster Creative Team, Art of Basic Drawing: Discover Simple Step-by-Step Techniques for Drawing a Wide Variety of Subjects in Pencil, ISBN 978-1-56010-913-6
- Diane Cardaci, Realistic Textures, ISBN 978-1-56010-997-6, ELAC Call Number NC 890 .C37 2006 (Edward Locke's Note: This book covers simple techniques for creating textures with graphite pencils).
- Ken Goldman, Understanding Values, ISBN 978-1-56010-996-9, ELAC Call Number NC 890 .G65 2006 (Edward Locke's Note: This book covers simple techniques for creating values with graphite pencils).
- Steven Pearce, 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal: Practical Drawing Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces & Textures, ISBN 978-163322191-8
- Alan Flattmann, The Art of Pastel Painting, ISBN 978-1-58980-407-4, PCL Call Number 741.235 FLA (Edward Locke's Note: This is a wonderful textbook for learning pastel drawing techniques).
- Dawn Emerson, Pastel Innovations: 60+ Creative Techniques and Exercises for Painting with Pastel, ISBN 978-1-4403-5046-7 (Edward Locke's Note: This is a wonderful book for learning techniques in pastel drawing).
- Ernest Savage, Painting Landscapes in Pastel, ISBN 0-8230-2610-8, PCL Call Number 741.235 SAV
- Dolors Ros, All About Techniques in Pastel (All About Techniques Art Series), ISBN 978-07641-5105-7 (Edward Locke's Note: This is a wonderful book for learning techniques in pastel drawing).
- Jean Dominique Rey, Berth Morisot, ISBN 0-517-547090, PCL Call Number 759.4 MORISOT, B REY
- Judy Martin, The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques: A Comprehensive A-Z Directory of Pastel Techniques and a Step-by-Step Guide to Their Use, ISBN 1-56138-087-3, LACC Call Number 741.235 M364e (Edward Locke's Note: This book is a must have for serious artist).
- Maggie Price, Painting with Pastels: Easy Techniques to Master the Medium, ISBN 978-1-5818-0819-3
- North Light Books, The Landscape Paintings of Richard McKinley, Selected Works in Oil and Pastel, ISBN 978-1-4403-3969-1, PCL Call Number 759.13 MCKINLEY, R
- Ann Swan, Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils, ISBN 978-0-7641-6974-8, PCL Call Number 741.24 SWA
- Bernard Poulin, The Complete Colored Pencil Book, ISBN 0-89134-418-7, PCL Call Number 741.24 POU
- Bet Borgeson, Basic Colored Pencil Techniques, ISBN 0-89134-736-4, PCL Call Number 741.24 BOR
- Cynthia Knox and Eileen Sorg, The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing: Discover Techniques for Creating Beautiful Works of Art in Colored Pencil, ISBN 978-1-60058-337-7
- Denise J. Howard, 101 Textures in Colored Pencil, ISBN 978-1-63322-340-0
- Gary Greene, Colored and Watercolor Pencil, ISBN 978-1581806267, PCL Call Number 741.24 GRE
- Gary Greene, Painting with Water-Soluble Colored Pencils, ISBN 978-1581802955
- Gary Greene, The Ultimate Guide to Color Pencils: Over 35 Step-by-step Demonstrations for Both Traditional and Watercolor Pencils, ISBN 978-1-60061-391-3 (Edward Locke's Note: This is a wonderful book for learning techniques in color pencil and watercolor pencil drawings).
- Iain Hutton-Jamieson, Colored Pencil Drawing Techniques, ISBN 0-89134-147-1, ELAC Call Number NC 892 .H87 1986 (Edward Locke's Note: This book covers simple techniques for creating color pencil drawings).
- Lee Hammond, Lifelike Drawing in Color Pencil with Lee Hammond, ISBN 978-1-60061-037-0, LACC Call Number 741.24 H184L (Edward Locke's Note: This book covers a lot of techniques of color pencil drawing).
- Gecko Keck, How to Draw with a Ballpoint Pen: Sketching Instruction, Creativity Starters, and Fantastic Things to Draw, ISBN 978-163159-317-8
- Harry Borgman, Drawing in Ink: Drawing for Reproduction, ISBN 0-8230-1385-5, LACC Call Number 741.26 B644d (Edward Locke's Note: This book is great for learning illustration techniques using pens and ink).
- Matt Rota, The Art of Ballpoint: Experimentation, Exploration, and Techniques in Ink, ISBN 978-1-63159-057-3
Interesting Websites to Visit
- Ira Korman's drawings, teaching drawing courses at California State University Northridge Department of Art, Mr. Korman's drawings are great examples of representational drawing techniques combining classical realism with modern photo-realism.
YouTube Videos on drawing skills
- Drawing Time Lapse: a red rose in glass vase
- Learn To Draw #01 - Sketching Basics + Materials
- How to draw a 3D amethyst gemstone
- How to Draw a Glass of Water
- How to draw Realistic drops of water - Multiple !
- How to SKETCH Like a PRO! - Tools, Tips and Tricks!
- Scarlett Johansson speed painting drawing dry brush technique
New Drawing Books from PCC Library to be checked out:
- David L. Faber, Daniel M. Mendelowitz, A Guide to Drawing, ISBN 9781111342722, PCC Call Number NC 730 F33 2012
- Edit S. Brickler, Making Art Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist, ISBN 978-1-4403-1249-6, Pasadena Hill Branch Library Call Number 702.8 BRI
- Leonardo Pereznieto, You Can Draw!: Simple Techniques for Realistic Drawings, ISBN 978-1936096961, PCC Call Number NC 758 .P47 2015
- Hazel Harrison, The Encyclopedia of Drawing Techniques, ISBN 978-1782212256, PCC Call Number NC 730 .H335 2014
- Linda Birch, How to Draw and Paint Animals in Pencil, Charcoal, Line and Watercolor, ISBN 978-0715309308, PCC Call Number NC 780 .B48 1997
- Marjolein Kruijt, Drawing and Painting Animals with Expression, ISBN 978-1782213215, PCC Call Number NC 780 .K78 2017
- Carole Massey, Drawing Masterclass Portrait, ISBN 978-1844487479, PCC Call Number NC 773 .M355 2012
- Cathy Johnson, Watercolor Pencil Magic, ISBN 9781581801194, PCC Call Number 741.24 J1
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