While Picasso may have only required "a wet finger and a dusty floor" to render a drawing, most beginners need lessons to master this essential skill. For an all-encompassing, instructional
introduction to drawing, aspiring artists need look no further than this user-friendly, sequential course. Acquaint yourself with the techniques of various drawing media, from dry (pencils,
charcoals, pastels, crayons, chalks) to wet (pens, ink, brush-drawing). Follow along with illustrated examples and draw inspiration from the work of masters like Seurat and Degas. From
observational to imaginative to the use of digital media, experiment with different drawing methods. Whether pencil sketching a landscape or filling in a portrait with pen and ink, you'll
benefit from tips on light and tone, composition, and the definition of line and shape. You'll even pick up professional tricks on honing observational skills and using negative space (the
shapes between objects) to achieve convincing and satisfying results.
