Description Basic Principles Materials Techniques Composition Colour Perspective Line and tone Painting and drawing are fundamental forms of self-expression. Since the Stone Age, when cave dwellers painted images of the animals they hunted, man has created pictures to express his view of the world around him. Learn to Paint and Draw is a complete basic course, designed for both the beginner and the more experienced amateur. Written and illustrated by practising artists, it is carefully structured to introduce in a logical way the methods and techniques every artist must master. Learn to Paint and Draw discusses clearly and simply topics such as composition, perspective, selection of subject and choice of materials. Clear diagrams and step-by-step illustrations show how a picture is built up from its basic elements to a finished piece of art.
