| Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... • Basic principles of drawing, from simple sketches to adding details • How to create a variety of lines and textures with pencils, pens, and brush and ink • The process of drawing popular subjects, such as still lifes, animals, and faces • Helpful information regarding composition and perspective • Shading techniques that will bring form and realism to your drawing subjects |