This compact yet comprehensive guide to drawing will take would-be artists through everything they need to know about beginning this satisfying pastime. Bestselling author, Barrington Barber shares his experience of which materials and techniques to use and practice before gently starting readers off with the basics of drawing still-lifes and then developing the skills learnt in creating landscapes, figures and, finally, portraits. As readers progress through each chapter, their artistic capabilities will increase and they will gain confidence in their abilities. Beautifully illustrated with a mixture of examples created by Barrington himself and step-by-step instructions, this guide to mastering the art of drawing will stand new artists in good stead for years.