Artists have always roughed out a subject quickly on paper and then worked on the final piece later back in the sudio, or after the model has left. Here's a better way! First, put down your sketchbook and pick up your camera. Shoot a photo that will make useful source material, and find out how to interpret it in a painting.

Presents an introduction to the basic techniques and materials of drawing, and features step-by-step instructions designed to help artists master more than fifty drawing techniques,grouped in the categories of monochrome, color, and mixed media, digital drawing, and themes.