Perspective is key to making your artworks look convincing and three-dimensional, yet it can be a daunting prospect for artists. This handy guide sets out the rules of perspective clearly and simply, using demonstrations and step-by-step exercises. You will learn how the same perspective rules underpin compositions of all types, from panoramic landscapes to urban scenes, interiors, simple objects and human figures.

Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task. Introducing Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil--a comprehensive guidebook that shows artists the secrets to drawing lifelike portraits in this dynamic medium. This engaging resource is perfect for artists who want to improve upon their existing skills and learn how to render realistic portraits utilizing a wide range of techniques....

"People are some of the hardest figures to draw, but young readers are given the tools to successfully complete drawings of people in a variety of settings through this helpful how-to guide. Through the use of encouraging text and clear steps, readers are able to develop their artistic skills and gain inspiration from a number of colorful illustrated examples. In addition, helpful tracing shapes are also included to give readers a strong foundation...

First published in 1913 by noted British painter Harold Speed, "The Practice and Science of Drawing" is a timeless and invaluable guide on drawing. In his brilliant and insightful style, Speed shows both the aspiring artist and those who wish to appreciate and understand art the various approaches and theories there are to drawing from the technical and scientific to the more modern and artistic. Speed examines the many important aspects that the...

In "Sharpie Art Workshop, " designer, artist, and art director Timothy Goodman explores Sharpie writing products, the materials and supplies that can be used to enhance or modify them, and the range of creative techniques and effects that can be achieved. Through a series of examples and exercises, Goodman demonstrates how to make different kinds of marks, patterns, and images on a variety of surfaces. Inspiring works by noted artists from all over...

A progressive series of lessons, exercises and step-by-step demonstrations for learning to sketch using graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencils, and pastels. Introduces tools and techniques for sketching people, landscapes, and objects with graphite and similar media, such as charcoal, watercolor pencils, and colored pencils.

This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on the path to making your own great drawings. The entries also feature exercises with step-by-step instructions as well as simple diagrams providing further visual explanation to the jargon-free discussion.