The Innovative Artist - Drawing Dramatic Landscapes

The Innovative Artist: Drawing Dramatic Landscapes by Robert Dutton introduces new painting ideas and innovative techniques using mixed media. The books gives unique insight into the methods and materials used by contemporary artists pushing the boundaries of their chosen mediums.

Drawing Dramatic Landscapes includes a number of examples of Robert's work alongside practical demonstrations. It offers a behind-the-scenes glance at his creative process that is sure to inspire your own creative journey. It predominantly focuses on black and white artwork.

This book is ideal for artists who want to explore new ways of using drawing media to create striking landscapes. Learn how Robert uses an expressive, loose style to capture dramatic landscapes with power and emotion. To begin with, Robert introduces a limited range of media and how to use them. As you progress through the book you will learn to combine media like liquid graphite, ink, metallic ink, charcoal and water-soluble pastels with collage work. This highly-instructive guide includes exercises and step-by-step projects alongside captions of the own artists work describing how the has used the techniques.