Discover your hidden artistic talents with this practical course on drawing and painting. The book features original projects aimed at the beginner, with expert guidance on techniques and materials. It begins by showing how to use soft pencils, Conte crayons, charcoal and graphite sticks. There then follows a guide to waterpaints, showing how to capture a variety of subjects, from a peaceful beach scene to crashing waves. Finally, a section on oil painting explains how to create an infinite range of textures and effects. With helpful hints and gorgeous photographs on every page, this beautiful handbook is indispensable to budding artists.