<DIV><DIV>Charcoal is the quintessential favorite for sketching. It&#198;s an infinitely expressive medium with its own language, one that comprises textures, lines, strokes, and tones. <i>Charcoal Drawing</i> provides comprehensive instructions for basic techniques as well as complex renderings. You will learn how to use charcoal, paper, erasers, and fixative to create a variety of subjects&#249;from landscapes and still lifes to faces, figures, and more. And whether you are an experienced artist or just a beginner, the step-by-step drawing exercises will be of great value to you. You&#198;ll be amazed at what you can create with this deceptively simple medium.</DIV>