Whether you are sketching on the move or only have a few minutes to spare whilst standing in line, dust off your sketchbook with 5-Minute Sketching: People. This approachable handbook, full of bite-sized tips, will help you deconstruct figures and faces quickly and incorporate drawing into your everyday life--

This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on the path to making your own great drawings. The entries also feature exercises with step-by-step instructions as well as simple diagrams providing further visual explanation to the jargon-free discussion.

Encourages readers to develop drawing skills through projects designed to teach basic principles of artistic technique and use of materials.

"Arguably the most challenging of subjects for the artist, the human figure also offers opportunities for works of incredible beauty and complexity. In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the methods of the Old Masters and keen perspective developed over Jon DeMartin's 20+ years of making and teaching art, this comprehensive workshop focuses...

Provides techniques and advice on drawing with marking pens, and suggests several projects to try.

Designed especially for aspiring artists, Beginning Drawing, the third title in Walter Foster's new Portfolio series, offers a well-rounded introduction to the art of basic drawing. In this concept-and technique-driven approach, beginning artists will discover the fundamentals of the craft and how to put those skills into practice for creating realistic works of art. From selecting and working with the tools of the trade to learning a range of basic...

Capturing creativity on paper is one of the most satisfying pastimes but it can also be one of the trickiest! This accessible guide to drawing introduces readers to the basic skills they ll need to master this timeless art form. Simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by illustrations ensure readers will have fun as they explore this invigorating hobby. As they gain confidence, cool tips encourage readers to channel their creativity. Readers...