Este autor aporta una perspectiva única al mundo de la ficción criminal, basada en sus años de experiencia en el sistema legal escocés. Sus narrativas entrelazan hábilmente misterios intrincados con una profunda comprensión de la naturaleza humana y la motivación. Los lectores encontrarán tramas convincentes arraigadas en una aguda comprensión de la justicia y las complejidades del comportamiento criminal. Más allá de los thrillers tradicionales, también crea narrativas únicas de 'ficción real', mezclando eventos de la vida real con tramas de asesinato ficticias, a menudo inspiradas en su ciudad natal.
Ian Simpson's clear systematic approach to all aspects of drawing provides a comprehensive drawing course, ideal for both beginners and for those with considerable experience who want to re-examine the fundamentals.
Provides practical instruction in learning to draw and paint, in watercolors or oils, shows how to create still lifes, landscapes, nudes, and portraits, and suggests equipment and materials
Learn to draw and develop your own style without going to art school. Work through a project to learn the fundamentals, moving on only when you’re ready. Advance from simple still-lifes to landscapes, human figures, and more. Look at key drawings by major artists to understand different approaches—now try traditional and experimental techniques in every available media. What catches your eye? You can draw it!
First published in the UK by Quarto (1993), this reference manual and project book, for both beginners and experienced artists, aims to teach techniques associated with various drawing media, encourage creativity and develop individual style. Also presents lessons featuring and explaining the works of master artists, both past and present. Includes a glossary and an index. The author is an artist who has hosted three television series on drawing and painting, and written several books including 'The Challenge of Landscape Painting'. He has taught art in London and New York and is currently a consultant to the Open College of the Arts.
