Drawing in Pencil

Brimming with solid information on the art of pencil drawing, this concisely presented course is equally suited to beginners and intermediate-level artists. The author begins with an array of tools to enhance the drawing experience and maximize an artist's growth. Then he reviews the fundamentals of drawing: observing and calculating relationships and proportions; establishing compositional schemes; portraying the direction of light and shadow; and using values to give dimension and depth to artwork. Lively demonstrations put these principles and many techniques into action, providing excellent samples to inspire readers.