Publisher's Synopsis
This guide offers a practical approach to the art of drawing and is split into threee main sections; the materials section includes different types of paper, charcoal, pencils, crayons, pastels, pen and ink; the techniques section explores the use of grid, tones, scales and perspectives, different approaches to subject and composition - still life, flowers, figures, portraits, animals, landscape and buildings; the reference section contains practical advice on making your own equipment such as tools, paper, mounts and frames.