Line, shape, space, composition and depth is most simply understood through the study and practice of still life drawing. The artist can enjoy the freedom of arranging objects exactly as desired, testing perception and pushing the boundaries of reality.
Littered with ingenious prompts to help explain different methodologies and approaches, this guided sketchbook will help you to master proportion, tone, color, texture and form by copying the masters. Find 20 revelatory still life drawings by leading artists through history included, from Da Vinci and Hokusai, through to Picasso and Freud. Look at things with a fresh eye, relish color and build confidence by putting into practice a range of essential drawing techniques.
