The Walter Foster brand is now known to almost every drawing enthusiast. The series of books under this brand offers artists a wide selection of proven educational materials developed over many years. Each publication contains accessible and detailed exercises; many guides include works by the authors themselves—renowned painters whose canvases adorn museums in Europe and the USA. In this gift edition, we have selected only the best lessons in various techniques: pencil, charcoal, oil, watercolor, acrylic. With this book, learning to draw and paint will become a useful and enjoyable activity. The authors' original methodology is simple and accessible to everyone, regardless of talent. You will surely learn to draw with a pencil and charcoal easily, as well as paint with colors absolutely everything: · basic shapes · flowers and fruits · dogs, cats, horses, exotic animals · men, women, and children · trees, mountains, clouds, deserts, and water bodies · streets and houses In this self-tutor, you will also learn about the basic methods of shading, master the secrets of working with color, experiment with lighting effects, learn to use the laws of perspective and composition, convey the form and volume of objects with pencil and paints, and develop your individual style. A pleasant bonus of this gift edition will be a chapter dedicated to the basics of lettering and calligraphy! By following our instructions and descriptions, you will gain the inspiration you need. Grab your pencils, brushes, paints, and get started!
