The Pencil Box

If drawing is the fundamental skill of all realistic art, then this is a book that can help you improve. Artists will find everything they need to improve their drawing skills in one comprehensive package.

In these pages, more than one dozen well-known artists share techniques and discuss common stumbling blocks relevant to the drawing medium. More than 14 step-by-step demonstrations are included.

These authors offer solid, easy-to-follow advice for drawing in a realistic style. Their advice touches on a variety of subject material, including landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and seascapes. The book also offers information on basic supplies and materials.

Paperback. 30 color illustrations, 250 in black and white. 128 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm).