An all-in-one guide that belongs on every artist's bookshelf, Priscilla's simple, commonsense manual helps build a firm foundation in every aspect of drawing. Beginning with perspective, he progresses to the figure in movement, light and shade, anatomy, drapery, composition, trees and landscape, and outdoor sketching. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. Reprint of the Bramhall House, New York, 1954 edition.
Perspective Made Easy by Ernest R. Norling Perspective is easy; yet, surprisingly few artists know the simple rules that make it so. Remedy that situation with this simple, step-by-step book, the first devoted entirely to the topic. 256 illustrations.
Perspective Drawing for Beginners by Len A. Doust Doust carefully explains the roles of lines, boxes, and circles, and shows how visualizing shapes and forms can be used in accurate depictions of perspective. One of the most concise introductions available. 33 illustrations.
Bridgman’s Life Drawing by George B. Bridgman More than 500 drawings and text teach you to abstract the body into its major masses. Also specific areas of anatomy.
Pen & Ink Techniques by Frank Lohan This richly illustrated manual for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists covers everything from hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade.
On the Art of Drawing by Robert Fawcett The "Illustrator's Illustrator" presents fundamentals of improvisation, lighting, style, and technique. Thorough examinations of the human figure and landscapes feature 100 illustrations and stress the importance of design and composition.
