An Introduction to Pencil Sketching

Pencil sketching is the most important skill the beginner artist can learn. It is the basis for successful painting in watercolour and oils, as well as being a wonderful art form in its own right.

An introduction to pencil sketching covers all the basic principles in pencil the materials to use, composition and perspective, drawing landscape elements such as trees, clouds and reflections and the many illustrations show how these principles are put into practice.