Here is a really good book for the artist who wants to develop his or her pencil drawing abilities, whether it’s to improve your preliminary sketch work, or to create beautiful pencil drawings complete in their own right. Pencil Drawing Techniques brings together six of today’s best artists, all of whom are incredibly fine instructors as well. The artists show you how to develop your skill and ability in handling pencil technique. Ferdinand Petrie shows you how to handle pencils and produce a controlled variety of lines, values, and textures. Then he shows you exactly how to use these techniques to[Read More]

The age-old art of drawing is one of the most important foundations of all the visual arts–and it’s also a relaxing and enjoyable pastime! This book offers a simple, step-by-step approach to learning the fundamentals of sketching–from starting with basic shapes to rendering accurate still lifes, landscapes, animals, and portraits. • Discover a collection of inspiring drawings that you can create just by following a few simple steps • Learn about the basic materials you’ll need to get started sketching right away • Master the techniques used to accurately render various[Read More]