<P><B><I>The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Drawing </I>contains more than 200 drawing techniques, tips, and lessons for budding artists looking to practice drawing a variety of subjects. </B><BR/><BR/> This comprehensive, <B>240-page hardcover drawing guide </B>covers a vast array of subjects, from <B>landscapes</B>, <B>still lifes</B>, and <B>flowers</B> to <B>animals</B>, <B>portraits</B>, and the <B>human figure</B>. Begin with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials you need to get started, including different types of pencils, sketchbooks, papers, and other tools. Then <B>learn the fundamentals of drawing</B>, as well as a variety of drawing techniques, including rendering realistic textures, creating volume, and capturing perspective. A series of easy-to-follow, <B>step-by-step projects cover a variety of techniques, including:</B></P><ul><li>Developing form</li><li>Rendering texture</li><li>Depth and distance</li><li>Foreshortening</li><li>Values and