Drawing : a step-by-step guide to drawing techniques

This beginners guide opens with an overview of the history of drawing and a collection of contemporary designs.

The book includes practical guidance on choosing the best charcoals, chalks, crayons, pencils and paper.

Information is also included on drawing techniques, such as brush drawing, charcoal and chalk-hatching, drawing on tinted paper and graffito.

For each of the designs there are detailed step-by-step instructions.

The practical suggestions and background information should also provide a sound basis for expanding the skills of the more experienced artist.Other work by the author includes "Watercolour Painter's Question and Answer Book", "Light, Colour and Form" and, in the Letts Practical Art Series, "Watercolour" and "Acrylics".