Provides you with a wealth of creative guidance, suitable for both the complete beginner and those with some prior knowledge of the subject. Teaches you everything from the basic techniques to the technicalities of perspective, offering both inspiration and achievable advice. Gives great tips on tackling different subjects, with supporting interactive exercises and featuring sample projects broken down into their composition stages. Incorporates 150 illustrations, both black and white and colour. 'teach yourself Drawing' is a user-friendly and comprehensive guide that will prove indispensible if you're a complete beginner, and is a useful source of information even if you have some drawing experience. Clearly structured with both black-and-white and colour full-page illustrations, you will be guided step-by-step through every aspect of the creative process, from the practicalities of materials to the technicalities of perspective and the creative impulse itself.Featuring sample projects broken down into their composition stages, with exercises to tackle, and plenty of advice on line, tone, texture and composition, this is a combination of practicality and inspiration in a portable yet comprehensive format.