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Ways of Drawing: Artists' Perspectives and Practices Hardcover – October 22, 2019

by The Royal Drawing School (Author), Julian Bell (Editor), Julia Balchin (Editor),
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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A generously illustrated collection of essays on drawing as a vital intellectual, artistic, and life practice―by the artists of the Royal Drawing School.

Drawing is among the most direct ways of engaging with the world; a way not just of seeing, but of understanding what you see. At once inspirational and instructive, Ways of Drawing collects a rich variety of reflections on the craft from practicing artists, teachers, and writers.

The book is divided into three sections: Studio Space, which focuses on drawing within four walls; Open Space, which ventures out into the cityscapes and landscapes around us; and Inner Space, which returns to the living, feeling, drawing person. Each section is comprehensively illustrated with a wealth of drawings, prints, and paintings by faculty and alumni of the Royal Drawing School in London, works by established artists past and present, and photographs of artists at work. Short “In Practice” pieces, ranging from a recipe for making oak-gall ink to ideas for drawing from poetry, complement explorations of what it means to draw and personal accounts of artistic development.

Passionately advocating for drawing as deeply personal and utterly essential, Ways of Drawing is an inspiring, intelligent companion for artists and aspiring artists who are seeking new ways of thinking about their practice.

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    October 22, 2019
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"Assembles a wide range of recent work, together with essays and drawing exercises on the human form, the city and nature. There is much material here for art students, teachers, amateurs and enthusiasts."
― The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Julian Bell is a writer and artist. He currently teaches at the Royal Drawing School, London, and writes about art for journals, including the Times Literary Supplement and London Review of Books. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including What Is Painting? and Mirror of the World: A New History of Art.

Julia Balchin is Director of Education & Enterprise at the Royal Drawing School in London.

Claudia Tobin is currently a Leverhulme Early Career Post-doctoral Fellow in Cambridge. She recently devised a program on Literature and Art at the Royal Drawing School in London.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson (October 22, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500021902
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500021903
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 1.2 x 11.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 136 ratings

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Julian Bell is a painter and writer who lives in Lewes, England. He is the author of Mirror of the World: A New History of Art and What Is Painting? Representation and Modern Art, among other books.

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Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process.
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Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process.
Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process. I really appreciate the introspection and thought that the artists shared.
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KJF
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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I enjoyed this book so much I was sad when I got to the end—I wanted it to continue and I hope there will be a “sequel” someday. This is not So much a book on drawing techniques or another “how to draw” book. This one goes into the “why” of drawing and what goes through the minds of the many artists featured in this book. I really enjoyed the many different styles of drawing represented and found it very inspiring. Highly recommend this book!
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J. Escutia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
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Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process. I really appreciate the introspection and thought that the artists shared.
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J. Escutia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
Great drawings. Great insight into the creative process. I really appreciate the introspection and thought that the artists shared.
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sheila robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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This is a beautiful book.
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Corbine Braun
4.0 out of 5 stars Buch
Reviewed in Germany on April 28, 2023
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Interessant
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Vincent Lnl
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational lecture
Reviewed in Belgium on April 19, 2023
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Book is very inspiring. It is what I expected and more.
It's not a comprehensive glossary but rather a reflective approach towards modern drawing.
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Peter Jarvis
5.0 out of 5 stars For those of us who love to draw, this is a must!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2023
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Great selection of drawing styles and media, excellent for dipping into when in need of inspiration.
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Giovanni
5.0 out of 5 stars Disegni molto belli
Reviewed in Italy on October 5, 2020
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Non ho ancora letto i testi, ma essendo più interessato ai disegni mi sento di poter dare 5 stelle: sono belli, numerosi, variegati e ben stampati in grande formato. Nel complesso sono molto contento di questo libro, arrivato integro con un giorno di anticipo rispetto alla data fissata.
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Debbie Orr
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book full of inspiration
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2022
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Absolutely love this book and have been pouring over it since it arrived. Lots of colour plates and illustrations to inspire along with observations on the practice of drawing. There are a few exciting drawing exercises - not run-of-the-mill - to try, although it's not a teaching techniques kind of a manual. It's all about drawing and the act of drawing in contemporary times with some of the most exciting artists of the time.
The book is divided into Studio Space, Open Space and Inner Space and has seven to eight contributors for each of those sections. Highly recommend.
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