<div><p>There is something almost magical about looking at a two-dimensional surface and experiencing a visceral sense of depth and dimension. In this 7th edition of the celebrated<i>Strokes of Genius</i> series, 120 of today's best artists share successful approaches to creating that wondrous illusion of space--from a tight, shallow place that reflects the emotional state of the model, to wide open vistas that seem to go on forever.</p><p>Inside you'll find:</p><ul><li>135 inspirational drawings in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, pen and ink, scratchboard and more</li><li>An exciting diversity of styles and techniques, presented in subject-themed chapters: portraits, landscapes, animals, still lifes and figures</li><li>Practical artist-to-artist advice, insights and anecdotes you won't find anywhere else</li></ul>Books on art theory put forth concepts like contrast, edges and perspective. <i>Strokes of Genius</i> brings those theories to life, showing how today's artists put them to work. Each drawing is a unique, real-world lesson on how to manipulate value, light, shadows, details and more to evoke a feeling of depth and invite the viewer in.</div>