The Practical Encylopedia of Drawing: Pencils, Pens and Pastels, Observing and Measuring, Perspective, Shading, Line Drawing, Sketching, Texture, ... Composition (Practical Encyclopedia of)

This title combines pencils, pens and pastels; observing and measuring; perspective; shading; line drawing; sketching; texture; using negative spaces; and, composition.Discover the pleasure and practicalities of drawing with this comprehensive fully-illustrated step-by-step reference book.This is a practical introduction to all aspects of drawing from beginners to intermediates, with full technical instruction and easy-to-follow step-by-step projects.It includes a complete guide to all the artist's materials and equipment you will need, including monochrome and coloured pencils, charcoal, wax crayons, chalks, soft pastels, conte sticks, pen and ink, easels and the various types of drawing paper.It provides expert instruction on different drawing techniques, with small-scale practice exercises: drawing outlines and blending, as well as fundamental principles such as understanding perspective, composition and colour.It features 25 original step-by-step projects, specially commissioned fr