No one draws perfect pictures without first going through a process of trial and error. But the more you know about tools and techniques, the better your work will ultimately be. Improve your abilities, skill by skill, with these easy-to-follow drawing exercises. Each one teaches a specific area of expertise, while leaving you enough room to exercise creativity and make the drawing your own.-- Learn, In detail, the difference between various types of papers, pens, crayons, and paints.-- Evaluate the pros and cons of different viewpoints and formats.-- Use perspective intelligently and imaginatively.-- See how your use of form, space, and tone can an interesting play of light and shadow, and add fine details for a realistic effect.-- Sketch and draw figures early on, and explore color usage in several media.-- Capture line and movement with rapid line drawing.-- Work on a fascinating mix of projects, from portraits to still lifes: each one includes a materials list, as well as hints, corrections, and guidance each step of the way.
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