{"product_id":"keeping-sketchbooks-by-martin-ursell-9781785001086","title":"Keeping Sketchbooks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene. \u003cem\u003eKeeping Sketchbooks\u003c\/em\u003e advises on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooks at all types of sketchbooks - their size, theme and purpose. Gives ideas for drawing and painting in a sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling. Includes advice on professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks. Profiles a range of artists who provide inspiration and examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin Ursell has illustrated many books for children, including the award-winning \u003cem\u003eSong of Pentecost\u003c\/em\u003e by W J Corbett. He is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has previously written \u003cem\u003eIllustrating Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e for The Crowood Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA beautiful and valuable guide on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of their use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWill appeal to artists, illustrators, designers and everyone involved in visual arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll types of sketchbooks are covered, and ideas are given for drawing and painting in a sketchbook whether inside, outside or whilst travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated with 243 colour photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMartin Ursell is a senior lecturer in illustration at Middlesex University and has illustrated many books for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'A practical and engaging book... that should appeal to all those involved in the visual arts.' - John Vernon Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900419653868,"sku":"9781785001086","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781785001086-keeping-sketchbooks.jpg?v=1783406611","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/keeping-sketchbooks-by-martin-ursell-9781785001086","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}