Cover of the book 'Learn to Draw Like a Pro: Urban Tribes to Draw' by Posterlike Editions.

Learn to Draw Like a Pro: Urban Tribes to Draw – Master Graphite Pencil Techniques with Unique Urban Characters

Explore the vibrant world of urban subcultures with “Urban Tribes to Draw,” a workbook designed to help you capture the essence of contemporary street-inspired personalities. Featuring 57 detailed illustrations, this book takes you on a creative journey through punk rockers, steampunk inventors, cyberpunk rebels, and more. With a focus on expressive faces and distinctive styles, you’ll refine your graphite pencil technique while expanding your artistic range.

Built on the traditional methodology of observation and replication, this book introduces grayscale grisailles and grids to simplify proportions, helping you focus on developing strokes, shading, and textures. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, it encourages experimentation with alternative subculture themes and urban aesthetics.

Why Choose This Book?

  • 57 Urban Characters: Practice drawing a variety of subculture-inspired personalities, including street performers, gothic visionaries, and cyberpunk adventurers.
  • Professional Shading Techniques: Enhance your understanding of texture, contrast, and nuanced shading to create lifelike and expressive drawings.
  • Grisailles and Grids Method: Achieve accurate proportions and placement while focusing on creative expression and detail.
  • Expand Your Artistic Range: Move beyond classical subjects to explore edgy urban styles, including gothic, punk, emo, and steampunk art.
  • Develop Confidence and Creativity: Master techniques for drawing portraits that reflect individuality and depth.
  • Versatile Learning Tool: Ideal for self-taught artists, students, and educators seeking to explore modern aesthetics and how to draw expressive portraits.
  • Perfect Gift Idea: An inspiring choice for anyone interested in urban art, character design, or expanding their portrait drawing skills.

Learn to Draw Like a Pro. Urban Tribes to Draw

Urban Tribes to Draw is more than a drawing guide—it’s a celebration of individuality and creativity in portraiture. Whether you’re drawing for personal growth or adding depth to your portfolio, this workbook provides the tools and inspiration to push artistic boundaries.

Quality

Study. Learning Exercises

Age

All Ages

Edition

Studio Edition

Binding

Bound, Raised, and Stitched

Style

Contemporary

Format

Paperback book

Themes

Portrait

Number of exercises

57

Number of pages

124

Paper

80 grams white offset paper

Series

Size

21,8 x 21,8 cm

Cover of the book 'Learn to Draw Like a Pro: Urban Tribes to Draw' by Posterlike Editions.

Learn to Draw Like a Pro. Urban Tribes to Draw

Urban Tribes to Draw is more than a drawing guide—it’s a celebration of individuality and creativity in portraiture. Whether you’re drawing for personal growth or adding depth to your portfolio, this workbook provides the tools and inspiration to push artistic boundaries.

Quality

Study. Learning Exercises

Age

All Ages

Edition

Studio Edition

Binding

Bound, Raised, and Stitched

Style

Contemporary

Format

Paperback book

Themes

Portrait

Number of exercises

57

Number of pages

124

Paper

80 grams white offset paper

Series

Size

21,8 x 21,8 cm

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