Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

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Description

Sandy's Sketches, Privately published / Sandra Stich [Published Date: 1981] .Paper covers, 30 single sided pages, plastic comb binding. Line sketches for use in porcelain and other painting methods. Contents include: Carnation, Cherry, Daisy, Dogwood, Geranium, Holly, Iris, Oak Leaves, Pansy, Poinsettia, Poppy, Rose and Rose Hips, Snowberry; Trumpet Vine, Tulip, Violet, Virginia Creeper (Woodbine), Wild Rose, et cetera: Lemon Current, Blackberry, Strawberry, Blueberry. Fillers. Black and white line drawings. [From introduction] When I want to paint something special, I immediately reach for my own sketches rather than a study. I always need to check the accuracy of my memory for details. I find a composition that keeps repeating the same flower shape rather boring. If I don't check my sketchbook and my notes, my work tends to become repetitive. My students often have trouble turning a flower, or picturing a bud or a particular angle of a flower or a leaf. Although we try to work from life whenever we can, we find our sketches to be a good substitute. I hope you may find them useful too. I've left the left-hand page black so that you may add your own sketches and notes.

Condition & notes

In very good condition. Black and white illustrated paper covers have light bumping and creasing to edges and corners. Age spotting to top edge of front cover and light overall scuffing, aging and soiling to covers as well. Binding tight. Previous owner's name and address label on inside of front cover and name written again on dedication page. Original price in ink on top cover on first inside black page. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks.