The Art of Basic Drawing: Simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil (Collector’s Series)

Filled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth of inspiring images to study and admire, The Art of Basic Drawing shows beginning artists how to draw everything from flowers and still lifes to landscapes, animals, and people. You'll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials , fundamental drawing techniques , developing value and shading , and setting up an effective composition , as well as important information about the influences of perspective , balance , and texture . Detailed examples of animals, people, flowers, and landscapes will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing almost anything, from basic shapes to realistic details. Some included pencil drawing projects are: Strawberries Bottle and bread still life Flamingo Elephant Giraffe Horse Siberian Husky puppy English Bulldog Clouds Desert landscape Half Dome, Yosemite Woman in profile Man in profile and many more! With a striking new design and refreshed, easy-to-understand instruction, this comprehensive drawing guide is the perfect first step for beginning artists . Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you'll soon be able to capture amazing realism in your own pencil drawings. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Collector's Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes. Cover Half Title Title Copyright CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Tools & Materials Basic Pencil Techniques Practicing Lines Perspective Warming Up Sketching Learning to See Beginning with Basic Shapes Developing Form STILL LIFE Fruit & Nuts Strawberries Pineapple Pinecone Candlelight Still Life Composition Reflections & Lace Bottle & Bread ANIMALS Drawing Animals Drawing at the Zoo Flamingo Elephant Kangaroo Toucan Tortoise Rattlesnake Giant Panda Giraffe Horse Portrait Pony Siberian Husky Puppy English Bulldog Miniature Schnauzer Persian Cat Tabby Cat LANDSCAPES Landscape Composition Perspective Tips Clouds Rocks Tree Shapes Structures Mountains Deserts Creek with Rocks Sycamore Lane Half Dome, Yosemite PEOPLE Adult Head Head Positions Eyes Noses & Ears Woman in Profile Man in Profile Girl in Profile Boy in Profile About the Authors