Jewellery Illustration and Design: Techniques for Achieving Professional Results

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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. A scholar of Italian Futurism, she was co-curator of the Centenary Futuristic Sculpture and Futurist Exhibition dedicated to the architect Quirino De Giorgio. 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 jewelry, treatment of light and chiaroscuro play to add depth. I was already expecting such a good books after reading the reviews, but this books really exceeded all my expectations.

Having learned about geometry, perspective and representation of materials in the first volume, this second book in this two-part series - Jewellery Illustration and Design - delves deeper into the process of designing jewelry, from the first sketch to the final representation, with special emphasis on how to work on ideas, plan a collection, and design and depict a wide variety of pieces.Working with a number of different suppliers allows us to explore other avenues such as puzzles, sheet music and even stationery so we really do have something for everyone. It does so by explaining a variety of illustration techniques involving pencils, markers, pastels, tempera and computer rendering. Clear step-by-step instructions make the technique accessible for the beginners, but there are enough details to master (and not to get bored) for the professionals.

In 2011, Vinci won the Bijoux d'Autore design competition awarded by the Associazione Gioiello Contemporaneo (Contemporary Jewelry Association, Italy). Having learned about geometry, perspective and representation of materials in the first volume, this second book in this two-part series delves deeper into the process of designing jewellery, from the first sketch to the final representation, with special emphasis on how to work on ideas, plan a collection, and design and depict a wide variety of pieces.It also shows you how to use light and shadow and how to shade flat and curved surfaces and create textures. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.