Questo autore porta una prospettiva unica nel mondo della narrativa poliziesca, basata sui suoi anni di esperienza nel sistema legale scozzese. Le sue narrazioni intrecciano abilmente misteri intricati con una profonda comprensione della natura umana e delle motivazioni. I lettori troveranno trame avvincenti radicate in una acuta comprensione della giustizia e delle complessità del comportamento criminale. Oltre ai thriller tradizionali, crea anche uniche narrazioni di 'faction', mescolando eventi reali con trame di omicidio fittizie, spesso ispirate dalla sua città natale.
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.
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.
