From the beloved and best-selling Portfolio art series by Walter Foster Publishing comes , a book that invites you to explore this classic art medium in new and refreshing ways. This is packed with valuable resources for artists of all skill levels, starting with the basics and ending with intricate, original that are sure to impress—and inspire. introduces drawing basics, including , , and ; how to master the fundamentals of and ; and helpful exercises for and more. Chapters on follow, ensuring that artists gain the drawing knowledge they need before working on the step-by-step projects featured in the book. Artists can even learn to add color to their black-and-white art using watercolor for a fresh, modern take on an age-old art form. Whether you're a new artist looking to try a celebrated art technique, a pen-and-ink enthusiast, a mixed-media master, or a graphite-pencil fan looking to branch out to new mediums, will teach you everything you need to know. The covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists.