An introduction to perceptual drawing second edition by brian curtis with a new chapter on pictorial composition and more than 200 new images click to enlarge page spreads book description drawing from observation view samples of free powerpoint slides to download powerpoint slides you will need to obtain your instructors id and password contact your area representative when you have . Brian curtis may be a good artist but that does not mean hes a good writer or a g when i read this book it was being used as a textbook for a college drawing class and the only reason i ever understood what the book was talking about was because my professor was good at explaining the concepts discussed in the book. Drawing from observation by brian curtis this is a highly informative book about observational drawing one of the recurring themes is the distinction between what you see percepts and what you know concepts there is meaningful conflict between what is perceived convergence of parallel tracks and our traditional rational understanding euclids theorem that parallel lines. Brian completed a five year project of writing illustrating and designing an introductory perceptual drawing text drawing from observation which mcgraw hill published in 2002 this book contains over two hundred drawings from miami students brian spent 2001 in his studio preparing for a solo exhibition of his narrative paintings charcoal drawings and digitally manipulated images . By brian curtis brian curtis drawing from observation brian curtis on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers by brian curtis brian curtis drawing from observation