This practical introduction to drawing will teach the absolute beginner how to draw clearly and simply in all the common drawing media, and features a wide range of popular subjects – animals, people, the countryside and buildings.

Full of useful tips and advice it will help the beginner to master basic drawing techniques, using drawings, sketches and step-by-step demonstrations to illustrate how the techniques are put into practice.

If you ever wanted to learn to draw, this is the book for you.

˙Guidelines on pencils, pens charcoal, pastel, pen & wash and cont'e

˙Over 400 drawings and step-by-step demonstrations

˙Clear and straightforward advice on drawing animals, birds, people, landscapes, trees, flowers, buildings and skies