A distinguished artist plants seeds of inspiration with this guide. Dozens of black-and-white illustrations are accompanied by text that offers background on the blossoms' origins, colors, and symboli
Even for seasoned artists, perspective is one of the most difficult skills to master. Perard ? a renowned artist/teacher ? shows clearly how the use of simple techniques like vanishing points and pers
Second in importance only to the face, hands play a key role in expressing a subject's emotional state. More than 1,000 illustrations offer figure artists at all skill levels insights into the structu
A renowned artist/teacher demonstrates the muted strokes, bold lines, and simple arcs that bring animal drawings to vivid life. Numerous sketches highlight techniques for drawing more than 50 creature
This concise guide for artists at every level features easy-to-follow steps for realistic depictions of trees. Its shading techniques, composition, shadow and light methods, and outlining approaches h
This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist, explaining the subject in simple terms, identifying parts of the body and demonstrati
Combining the best material from ten books by a noted art instructor, this volume teaches beginners of all ages how to draw figures, faces, landscapes, trees, flowers, and animals of all kinds. In add
The horse is one of the most popular but difficult animals to draw. This concise, practical guide by a renowned illustrator covers the essentials better than longer books. Proportion, anatomy, movemen