Learn to draw realistic images with the easy-to-follow exercises in this fun book. Artist/author Cathy Johnson offers hundreds of tips on materials, techniques, work habits and skills, from blending, shading and perspective to when, what and even where to sketch.

With Sketching and Drawing, young artists learn to draw by actually drawing! Whether you want to do quick sketches or detailed drawings, author Cathy Johnson tells you everything you need to begin, including: * which materials you should buy to get off to a good start * advice on when, what, even where to sketch * easy and useful tips for blending, shading, perspective and other techniques that will help you create realistic drawings. Exercises help you loosen up and learn the basics of recreating what you see on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction shows how to draw believable trees, fruit, flowers, skies, water and more. Plus, demonstrations show how to put it all together into finished drawings. Great for older students (age 10 through teenagers and adults). 120 pages with full color illustrations.



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