HOW TO DRAW AIRCRAFT LIKE A PRO authors Ann Cooper and her husband, Charlie Cooper, have drawn on the rich resources of the artists of the American Society of Aviation Artists. Collaborating with Andrew C. Whyte, who created most of the illustrations that are designed to help an artist better his or her aircraft drawing skills, the 156-page soft-bound manual will be a source of inspiration to accomplished artists and beginners alike.

With an introduction by Sergei Sikorsky, son of the famed Igor Sikorsky, the text takes a step-by-step look at the fundamentals of drawing. It begins with a discussion of aerodynamics, important to anyone who is attempting to realistically depict aircraft in their element--the atmosphere. The book explores the tools of the trade, considerations peculiar to the drawing of aircraft, sketching and line drawing, and using research materials.

As it is essential in any aerial view, proper perspective is explored, as are drawing cutaways and scale views, cockpits and interiors, and cartoon drawings. The addition of using light and shadow, creating good compositions, and eventually adding color to create paintings complete the book.

For a decade, Ann Cooper has edited the newsletter for the American Society of Aviation Artists, "Aero Brush." Andy Whyte, whose 40-year career as a configuration engineer with the Sikorsky Corporation, is the immediate past president of that society. "HOW TO DRAW AIRCRAFT LIKE A PRO" includes numerous illustrations by Whyte as well as the works of more than thirty of the top U.S. aviation artists. This highly visual and well illustrated manual will encourage you to try your hand at aviation art. It displays artistic diversity and challenges you to begin with rapid sketches that lead eventually to fine art. If you are a novice, if you are an accomplished artist, or if you are an aviator who enjoys art and is curious as to how the best create the artwork that you've admired, "HOW TO DRAW AIRCRAFT LIKE A PRO" will have something to offer to you.

Published:	MBI Publishing Company
Price:	$19.95
ISBN:	0760309604
	Soft Bound; 120 pages
This book can be purchased from:	www.motorbooks.com