<DIV>This practical illustrated introduction will teach the absolute beginner how to draw in all the basic drawing media. With guidelines for pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel, pen and wash, and conté, it features a broad range of subject matter, including animals, birds, landscapes, trees, people, and buildings. Beginners will learn how to master all the basic drawing techniques, and 400 drawings, sketches, and step-by-step demonstrations clearly illustrate how the techniques are put into practice. If you ever wanted to learn to draw, this is the book for you.</DIV>