Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that anyone - whatever their experience - can learn to draw well. Starting with an introduction to different drawing materials and mark making, he goes on to show how to use line, tone and proportion to create convincing, realistic drawings.

A range of step-by-step art and craft projects centered around portraits and faces, designed to suit a range of abilities.

This title is suitable for anyone, from self-styled artistic no-hopers to aspiring artists who want to get new ideas and skills. It is organized as a series of exercises, all of which will provide you with essential practice for your brain, eye, and hand. The result is a powerful drawing course that does not feel like a course.

A range of step-by-step art and craft projects centered around animals, designed to suit a range of abilities.

Jenny Keal shares her passion for soft pastels. She covers the basics of painting such as colour theory and composition, then shows how to paint landscapes and flower studies in five beautiful step-by-step demonstrations.

This is the perfect introduction to drawing for anyone who enjoys creative crafts, whether for personal pleasure or professional reasons.

This title is an innovative and stimulating addition to Arcturus' range of practical art books. With an emphasis on developing creative techniques, the book focuses on aspirational or 'sensational' imagery rather than the academic exercises of the traditional drawing manual.

Hamilton presents a collection of simple sketches and finished drawings, accompanied by straightforward and inspiring text. Projects include rural landscapes and maritime scenery with instructions on how to achieve depth, movement and reflection.

A practical guide to drawing techniques. It features over 40 chapters and topics, covering all the major genres - from creating landscapes and still-life to drawing nudes and portraits. It also explores virtually every drawing media, including charcoal, Conte crayon, chalk and graphite pencil.