Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129285 in Books
• Published on: 1992-03-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Synopsis
The use of a lead pencil for drawing outdoor subjects is explored with recommendations on materials and subject selection and step-by-step instruction for capturing the texture of mountains, trees, buildings, boats, and other elements of a landscape.

Customer Reviews

read and marvel
This is perhaps the best pencil drawing book on the market. Not only is the instruction comprehensive, it also makes no assumptions about the readers skill or experience but without being condescending. It is difficult to imagine anyone not learning something or being inspired to try their hsnd at pencil work.

Excellent book. I am a beginner.
I am a retired electronic engineer, and have taken up art as a hobby. According to what I have read, drawing should be studied before going into painting. Mr. Petrie's book has been an excellent launching pad for learning to draw. In the past 3 months I have purchased 13 books on learning art, but none has proved as useful to me as this one. I copy his drawings and am surprised on how well they turn out. I can heartily recommend this book.