Watler Foster Beginners Guide Drawing 2

In this book, William F. Powell teaches you the basics of drawing and beyond! Inside, you will find more than a dozen step-by-step demonstrations for rendering beautiful drawings in pencil. First the author covers the materials you will need to get started drawing. Then he presents each lesson with simple instructions and easy-to-follow steps. You will learn about creating realistic textures, taking into account basic proportions, and applying techniques that will lend depth and atmosphere to your drawings. With clear explanations of art concepts and drawing techniques, this book will be a welcome addition to any artist's library of references! Editorial Reviews From the Publisher The Walter Foster Story For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing how-to books and kits to millions of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. People who have never before picked up a paintbrush or drawing pencil have discovered their artistic talents through our easy-to-follow instruction books. A Little Bit of History Walter Foster Publishing began as a one-man business in the 1920s, when Walter T. Foster, well known as an accomplished artist, caricaturist, art instructor, and art collector, began producing self-help art instruction books from his home in Laguna Beach, California. He originally wrote, illustrated, printed, bound, packaged, shipped, and distributed them himself. In the 1960s, as his product line grew, he moved the operation to a commercial facility, which allowed him to expand the company and achieve worldwide distribution. Although Walter passed away in 1981 at the age of 90, he is fondly remembered for his warmth, dedication, and his unique instruction books. About Our Products We at Walter Foster Publishing are dedicated to preserving the high standards and quality of excellence that Walter demanded of his products. We believe that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And we are aware that beginners may not always know where to start. Therefore, we offer everyone step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books and kits that are accessible, entertaining, affordable, and informative. Whether this is your first experience using a Walter Foster art book or the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products, we are sure that this title in our How to Draw and Paint series will delight you. Whatever your artistic ambitions, we wish you good luck and success, and we hope that you always have fun in the process! About the Author William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America's foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel-with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. Additionally, Bill conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration. Bill holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space programs and environmental studies. He lives in Temecula, CA.