On drawing

Drawing on years of teaching in the classroom alongside his own professional practice, Roger Winter has substantially rewritten this introduction to drawing. The opening chapters lay out the basic components of the discipline and the broader territories it covers. This edition gives greater weight to the conceptual side of drawing, including letterforms, geometric construction, and the choice of subject matter. It also addresses the work of drawing for picture books and graphic novels, and offers guidance on how someone can train to draw as a professional.

The author observes that the internet has narrowed the gap between cultures, and the book reflects this by discussing the rise of an art that is increasingly global. A recurring thread examines how university art departments and new technologies have made art more intellectual, and how that shift has affected approaches that prioritize hands-on technical skill. Winter presents these developments in a balanced way rather than arguing for one side.

The volume ends with a glossary of terms and an appendix of practice exercises on core topics, designed for students working through the material.