Working with a traditional view of drawing, this essential manual, for beginning and experienced artists alike, covers monochrome media such as pencil, graphite, charcoal, chalk, carbon pencil, and ink. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, the topics include portraits, the nude and clothed figure, hands and feet, and scenery, as well as sections on anatomy, perspective, light, tone and shade, proportion, and composition. Detailed and technical advice and practical tips accompanied by perceptive drawings make this an invaluable resource for any artist. This comprehensive resource brings together the seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series in a smaller format.