Practical, classroom-tested instruction is at the core of this new introduction to basic drawing skills, written by one of the country's leading illustrators- a teacher admired as much for her ability to inspire students as for her artistic talent. Centered on the art of drawing still-life objects with charcoal, Exploring The Basics of Drawing presents a logical, step-by-step approach that not only gets results but also inspires readers to learn and excel. Thorough coverage of the fundamental skills needed to learn to draw includes still-life drawing, basic shapes, and the key concepts of perspective, light, value, and space. At the heart of the book are drawing projects that show step-by-step progress toward a finished drawing, giving readers the practice they need to build their skills and their confidence. Victoria Vebell is a widely admired illustrator who has worked in publishing, editorial, and advertising art for the past 38 years. She also teaches at the Pratt Institute in New York City. While her work has appeared in a variety of formats over the past three decades, she now specializes in paperback book covers where her work has won awards from The Society of Illustrators and clients include Bantam Doubleday Dell, Berkley Books, Harlequin, Simon & Schuster, Penguin/Putnam, Harcourt Brace, the Postal Commemorative Society, and General Foods. She is represented by The July Group in New York. She earned a Master of Fine Arts in digital illustration from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and her BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art. Used Book in Good Condition