About the Book

If you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then The Essential Book of Drawing & Illustration is for you. All you need is a pencil, a blank piece of paper and the expert guidance you will find in these pages. This book will systematically teach you the basics of drawing and help you to develop your own drawing style.

Suitable for beginners and improvers alike, the easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations tackle all aspects of our environment, from simple object drawing to people and landscapes. Including advice on sketching and observation, perspective and techniques, this practical guide contains everything you need to know to create striking artworks.