The Sketching and Drawing Bible

An essential and extensively illustrated reference for the practical artist, covering materials, techniques, and subjects.

This complete guide to drawing media, from pencils and charcoal to pastels and colored inks, also features:
Information on how to achieve exciting and unusual effects by combining two or more drawing mediaOver 100 step-by-step demonstrations showing ways of tackling tricky subjectsSections covering figure, landscape, nature, urban, and still life drawingTips on how to professionally present your work and get it into the marketplace