Almost all artists have room for improvement when it comes to drawing, the fundamental skill of all realistic art. Now they can tap the proven techniques and collective drawing wisdom of more than a dozen of The Artist Magazine"s and North Light Books" most venerable artists. The book features: -Solid, easy-to-follow advice for drawing in a realistic style -14 step-by-step demonstrations culled from some of the best art instruction published today -A range of popular subjects, including landscapes, portraits, still lifes and seascapes The Pencil Box covers basic supplies and tips for improvement in addition to dozens of drawing techniques, so readers will find everything they need to start drawing better in one comprehensive package. Contributors include Cathy Johnson, Bill Tilton, Jerry McClish, Stanley Maltzman, Janie Gildow and Paul Leveille.