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This book analyses the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewellery. The relationships of volume, balance between full and empty, treatment of metal surfaces, warm and cool materials and the relationship between the support and the stone are explained in depth along with ways to illuminate jewellery, treatment of light and chiaroscuro play to add depth. The book begins with simple geometric structures and moves on to explore more complex forms through a range of distortions and multiplications. The goal is not to show finished pieces of jewellery but to provide the tools that will enable readers to acquire a work method that allows them to represent their ideas effectively. From orthogonal and axonometric projections to techniques (watercolour, tempera, ink, mixed technique) and different possible supports, readers will find a source of inspiration for developing their own designs. Rings, tiaras, precious stones, bracelets and chains) are graphically represented in this book as if they were real, along with effects such as depth, gloss and transparency. AUTHORS: Manuela Brambatti began her career in the fashion world in the late seventies working for Style and other fashion magazines. Cosimo Vinci studied jewelry design in Florence and Vicenza. His clients are international companies from small to large businesses, from high end jewellery to bijoux. SELLING POINTS: . This book analyses the fundamental aspects of graphically depicted a wide variety of jewellery. . In this book readers will find a source of inspiration for developing their own designs. . A complete, in-depth manual that explains everything one needs to know about drawing jewellery. . Rings, tiaras, precious stones, bracelets and chains are graphically depicted in this book as if they were real, along with effects such as depth, gloss and transparency. colour illustrations throughout

Table of Contents

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. ORTHOGONAL AND AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION. Essential components of axonometry. Cutaway drawings. Precise definition of the object. Why take measurements. Scale representation of a ring. Drawings of band and domed rings. Orthogonal projection and different axonometric views. A domed ring with stones. Dimensional drawing. Precious metals. LIGHT AND COLOUR OF METALS. Yellow gold using pastels. Yellow gold using Pantone markers. Yellow gold using mixed media. Yellow gold using Adobe Illustrator. White gold using pastels. White gold using Pantone markers. White gold using tempera. White gold using a computer. Rose gold using pastels. Rose gold using Pantone markers. Rose gold using tempera. Rose gold using a computer. Chiaroscuro sketches of basicsolids: the cube. FINISHES (Polished. Satin. Brushed. Sandblasted. Hammered). SHADOWS AND CHIAROSCURO. Cuboid surfaces. Chiaroscuro sketches of basic solids: the sphere. Concave surfaces. Convex surfaces. Domed surfaces. Chiaroscuro sketches of basic. lids: the cone. Conical surfaces. Pyramidal surfaces. Chiaroscuro sketches of basicsolids: the cylinder. Tubular and cylindrical surfaces. Granules. Filigree. Organic. GREECE - THE ANCIENT WORLD. ENAMELWORK AND TECHNIQUES. Cloisonn

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This book analyzes the fundamental aspects of graphically depicted a wide variety of jewelry. In this book readers will find a source of inspiration for developing their own designs. A complete, in-depth manual that explains everything one needs to know about drawing jewelry. Rings, tiaras, precious stones, bracelets and chains are graphically depicted in this book as if they were real, along with effects such as depth, gloss and transparency.

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