Marker Magic: The Rendering Problem Solver for Designers

By Richard M. McGarry

Book Overview

Discover the art of rendering with markers through: * Profiles of top rendering pros, their techniques, and examples of their best work. * 65 Tips, Tricks, and Techniques you can use right now to improve your next design presentation. * Specific color combinations for rendering wood, brick, foliage, skies, chrome and other materials. * 40 Mini-Lessons with demonstrations of solutions to everyday rendering problems.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471284343
• ISBN13: 9780471284345
• Release Date: December 1992
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.8" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A MUST HAVE

As an interior design student, I have many books. I do not think I would have been able to obtain any skill in rendering without this book and the John Pile book. I have bought every book I could find on the subject as well as watched videos online and nothing compares to this book.

Marker Magic-wonderful textbook, but great read as well

I was impressed with the writing style of this book, it was not boring and provided several full page examples as well as techniques for making it in the designing field. I was assigned this as a textbook, but I am pleased to review that it is a fantastic book!

Wonderful rendering tips!

This book was very helpful in showing me different rendering techniques used by varying artists. From minimalist, neutral shading to full blown, vibrant color renderings, this book covered them all. Great tips on which marker colors to use to achieve a particular 'look'...such as glass, metal, wood, etc. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love this book!

This book got me through architectural school. Hand renderings were never my strong point until I got this book. My rendering skills went up considerably (along with my confidence and grades) and I still reference this book today in my professional career. The book gives great examples and the tips from the professionals are very informative. This is definately one of the best books on how to make professional looking presentations.

Questions Answered Here

The question and answer format of this book is useful and allows a different kind of organization to its contents. It also incorporates the work of a broad cross-section of designers. This allows the editors to expose you to many of the best in different fields in which markers are used to increase the effectiveness of visual communication. While certainly useful for the beginner, it will also stimulate the more experienced designer.