Drawing: A complete guide (Art of Drawing)

I bought this used described as good condition which it is (there's a tiny dogeared part on the front cover and a little bit of discolouration on the outside), the inside is pristine. The content is well thought out and presented, instructive and easy to follow and you get a lot for the money. I am very, very pleased with my purchase.

Whatever your question about drawing, there will be help in this book. Graphite or pencil? How to draw an eye? Body dimensions? How to shade an evening landscape? There are dozens of detailed examples on each topic with succinct descriptions of how each drawing illustrates a particular point. There are 62 fascinating pages on portraying hands and feet alone, another 62 on portraiture, and so on. Even if you never pick up a pencil, after reading this book you will look at the world differently and with greater appreciation.

Unfortunately came damaged which is bad on Amazon’s behalf; the book tis fantastic though. A great reference point for all things drawing, packed with information, and well worth the price.

THIS BOOK TELLS YOU WHAT'S IT ABOUT , iT'S A WONDERFUL BOOK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DRAW BUT FEEL THAT YOU NEED HELP TO GET YOU STARTED, JUST FOLLOW IT THROUGH THE BOOK,WHAT CAN GO WRONG ? IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT YOU DRAW TRY AGAIN ,ALL YO'VE LOST IS A BIT OF PAPER 'BUT YOU NOW KNOW THAT YOU CAN DRAW AND EVERY TIME YOU TRY YOU WILL IMPROVE

The book is not a guide to how to draw. All it has is a series of different sketches, with no explanations whatsoever. There are some hints but the fonts used are so small that it'll be struggling for anyone to see, let alone of those in advance age. I couldn't be bothered to return it, but will donate to some charities or recycle as rubbish paper. I was very disappointed by the feedback on the book, believing it's going to be a good book.

An excellent, clearly written guide to different types of drawing - gives an ideal grounding to beginners and helps build skills and competence.

This book is as the title suggests ,a complete guide to all aspects of detailed techniques , and ideas for artists at all levels of experience. It covers all the various types of drawing materials available ,pen,pencil,graphite,ink , etc. It covers Portraits,Clothed Figures,Scenery,Light and Shade, and Life Drawing. It is wonderfully illustrated ,and easy to follow, step by step ,from the most basic instructions , to the more advanced methods for experienced artists. Over 400 pages of invaluable information.. You will not regret buying this guide..

Maybe, if i were to read this, (i got it as a pressie for a friend) then i would improve greatly. It seems to be well written & illustrated, packed with tips & examples. Things like what shading to use & when, How to get the shapes first time etc. I would get it again for me, if felt inclined to start..

Best book I have ever purchased . It has everything you need to know about drawing it give you great information about what pencils to use and how to use them give’s many illustrations of drawings it’s a wonderful book to start with.

Really a good book. I've learned a lot from this book. Perfect examples for drawing.

Muy buenos dibujos, esta escrito en inglés y es bastante técnico pero se llega a comprender. Incluso si no se sabe inglés, también lo recomiendo por los dibujos

Muito bom este livro, fiquei muito satisfeito Atendeu minhas espectativas

Pros: 1.Excellent reference book: beginners to advanced users. 2.Lot of useful illustrations & details: Portrait, clothes, Drape, Anatomy, Hands & Feet, Scenery, light& shade, Nude posture Cons: 1. Very poor print quality: dull images & tiny print. 2. Not child friendly ( copious mature nude illustrations).