This outstanding guide - which follows Art of Drawing, Art of Drawing the Human Body (9781402711480) and Art of Drawing Landscapes (9781402720291) - teaches everything a novice needs to know to master the art of sketching. Richly illustrated with close-ups of works in progress, it offers strategies for composing intuitively, gaining control of a linear drawing, producing shadows and textures, using tones and many other vital techniques. There are discussions of tools, plus advice on working outdoors and choosing a topic that's appropriate for a beginner.