Drawing Handbook, The

This guide for beginners to the essentials of drawing techniques and composition features more than 500 step-by-step illustrations. It covers the basics of composition, tools and materials, geometric shapes, and simple methods. A series of exercises uses gridded outlines to help students portray a variety of subjects, including landscapes, architecture, animals, flowers, and faces. Comprehensive, easy-to-master lessons on composition and techniques using pencil and pen and ink for beginning and amateur artists.