This is an in-depth study into the skill of sketching and drawing. It covers a wide variety of specific subjects, from landscapes and townscapes to still life. It gives detailed analysis of the ways in which they might be studied and depicted to achieve the best results and describes techniques such as use of perspective.

In this in-depth study a former architect inspires students with her infectious enjoyment of the art, offering useful advice, how-to help, and beautiful examples of her own work. Key techniques, such as the use of perspective and the application of color, are explained in simple terms, as are analyses of subject matter and discussions of materials and supplies. Every artist, novice or experienced, will find a wealth of knowledge here to give their drawings a whole new dimension.