Learning to draw

Written for art teachers, students and hobbyists alike, this guide draws on the author's years of teaching drawing. Robert Kaupelis, who is both an educator and a working fine artist, lays out practical methods and techniques for artists at every level. He encourages readers to adapt his suggestions to whatever suits their own classrooms or studios.

The book concentrates on the difficulties that trouble many illustrators. Kaupelis addresses building convincing perspective, handling contour and modeled drawing, and drawing from memory as well as from projected images. Throughout, he mixes straightforward instruction with close analysis and personal observations, making the volume a reference for instructors and committed art students alike.