Drawing Resource #20?!
Hello everyone,
Do you like Norman Rockwell's art style? Are you curious how to draw and/or paint the way he did? Do you wish there was something out there that would explain about his technique? Fortunately, the artist himself published a book on his art style, called Rockwell on Rockwell: How I Make a Picture!
Released in 1979, Mr. Rockwell's book covers when and how he started to draw and paint, and what all his work meant to him (and other personal points-of-view on his life and career). Beyond the introduction, the remaining portion of the book covers the steps and process on how he drew and painted. This included (not in any particular order): General steps to his drawing and painting process (7 total), getting live models and taking photos of models for references in later drawings and/or paintings, the detail in painting and drawings, using props and having models pose in various positions, drawing with charcoal, and making a sketch with color.
If you like similar art style from Robert E. McGinnis or Al Parker, for instance, getting familiar with Norman Rockwell's art style will certainly help you!
Unfortunately, there are two drawbacks to the book. The first is that the book is no longer in print. And the second is that the price of the book (regardless of its condition) can be very expensive to purchase (about $100 on average)! However, if you are patient, and continue to research the Rockwell on Rockwell book online, you may find the book at a much cheaper price (I found a copy at $25 (used condition)!).
Despite the two negative points (and not on the book itself, of course), if you are able to purchase (or even rent) a copy of Rockwell on Rockwell, it is well worth having in your collection (or to borrow and reading his steps)!
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below, or e-mail me. I hope this post was helpful! Thank you, and enjoy!
-Rockwell on Rockwell: How I Make a Picture by Norman Rockwell - https://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-How-Make-Picture/dp/082302380X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469598488&sr=8-1&keywords=rockwell+on+rockwell
-V.V.
Do you like Norman Rockwell's art style? Are you curious how to draw and/or paint the way he did? Do you wish there was something out there that would explain about his technique? Fortunately, the artist himself published a book on his art style, called Rockwell on Rockwell: How I Make a Picture!
Released in 1979, Mr. Rockwell's book covers when and how he started to draw and paint, and what all his work meant to him (and other personal points-of-view on his life and career). Beyond the introduction, the remaining portion of the book covers the steps and process on how he drew and painted. This included (not in any particular order): General steps to his drawing and painting process (7 total), getting live models and taking photos of models for references in later drawings and/or paintings, the detail in painting and drawings, using props and having models pose in various positions, drawing with charcoal, and making a sketch with color.
If you like similar art style from Robert E. McGinnis or Al Parker, for instance, getting familiar with Norman Rockwell's art style will certainly help you!
Unfortunately, there are two drawbacks to the book. The first is that the book is no longer in print. And the second is that the price of the book (regardless of its condition) can be very expensive to purchase (about $100 on average)! However, if you are patient, and continue to research the Rockwell on Rockwell book online, you may find the book at a much cheaper price (I found a copy at $25 (used condition)!).
Despite the two negative points (and not on the book itself, of course), if you are able to purchase (or even rent) a copy of Rockwell on Rockwell, it is well worth having in your collection (or to borrow and reading his steps)!
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below, or e-mail me. I hope this post was helpful! Thank you, and enjoy!
-Rockwell on Rockwell: How I Make a Picture by Norman Rockwell - https://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-How-Make-Picture/dp/082302380X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469598488&sr=8-1&keywords=rockwell+on+rockwell
-V.V.
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