Freehand Drawing and Sketching: A Training and Work Manual

Freehand drawing is an absorbing and gratifying pursuit that produces a visible, permanent result. In order to create effective freehand drawings, by themselves or as elements in larger architectural or technical drawings, you do not need to have innate talent. Instead, what you need is a solid grounding in basic drawing forms, and plenty of practice. This book is a training and work manual designed to meet both of these needs. It offers you a perfect introduction to this stimulating activity, beginning with an emphasis on the correct handling of drawing materials and the use of common powers of observation. Whether your interest in freehand drawing is professional or strictly for pleasure, you will find this book a reliable and eminently helpful training guide.