<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Matching quality instruction with convenience, the Art Handbooks series presents the respected lessons by talented art professionals in a small and transportable format. These tutorials teach techniques for a wide spectrum of artistic endeavors, from pencil drawing to oil painting, through step-by-step instructions and ample imagery of what to expect from each stage and completed process. They also provide invaluable information about the materials as well as additional tips for becoming confident with each medium.</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>A thorough understanding of perspective will unlock a whole new level of painting and drawing skill, and this guide offers such a transformation from the renowned artist Ray Campbell Smith. Through exercises and demonstrations, the guide begins with basic perspective: the eye level line, vanishing points, basic constructions, and shadows. Lessons build to include ellipses, curves, and curvilinear objects such as boats, and offer advice on how to simplify difficult shapes. There are special sections on reflections and aerial perspective, which details the use of tone and color to create depth. The final section then stretches the rules to show how unconventional perspective can produce dramatic compositions.