The books in the Object Lessons series by Marilyn Rabetz are designed in a lively, informative manner which makes seeing and understanding the drawing concepts quick and easy. Exercises are included and recommended for those truly seeking to improve their drawing skills. When drawing from life, there are many tricks that help make the magical illusion of three dimensions appear on the two dimensional paper. Proportion. Lines, Edges and Color are all covered in this first book of the two-volume version of this series on realist drawing from nationally acclaimed color pencil artist, Marilyn Rabetz. The second book deals with composition, perspective, patterns, portraits, figures, style and creativity.