Varanasi – An artist’s impression by Milind Mulick

Senior artist Maruti Patil, after having many awards to his credit still loves sketching. Here he shares his thoughts and working methods of sketching and drawing the human figure, a subject most budding artists  find challenging. It helps one to understand various ways of sketching like time-sketch, quick-sketch, etc. In addition, the artist shares some different ways of using pencil, pastels and bow-pen. His experience as a teacher for more than 40 years makes his advice useful for everyone who loves sketching and figure drawing.

Anant Kulkarni has a long teaching experience in one of the best Art Schools in India, Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. Besides teaching he is working as a freelance Illustrator and Designer, with his own style and approach. He gives utmost importance to concept building in his work. These works will inspire art school students, professional artists and art lovers too.  

As every artist knows, sketching is the foundation on which a painting is developed. In his masterful way, Mulick explains the use of pencils and ink as well as colour to make sketches. From the rapid, minimalist sketches done in a few seconds to elaborate studies, sketchbook brings a happy smile to the reader’s face and encourages him to take up pencil and begin.  

This inspiring book does away with lengthy explanations of techniques. Instead, Kamath has been successful in presenting a wide variety of his work which itself is an able guide. Although pencil sketches dominate, the book also has quick colour sketches and Kamath’s self-portrait too. It is a must-have on any art enthusiast’s book shelf.