Drawing Landscapes

William F. Powell invites you into his artistic world to explore a number of basicdrawing techniquesand shows how to develop a drawing to its fullest through a series of step-by-step demonstrations. In this 10.25 13.75-inch book, Powellexplains a number of drawing techniques and special effects andgives tips on how to design awell-balanced composition.Landscapesprovides you with the necessary knowledge to create your own landscape drawingsfrom preliminary sketch to the completed work. , , Discover different methods of shading, ways of manipulatingdrawing toolsto produce specific textures, and a wealth of beautiful landscapes to both copy and admire, includes scenes from American national parks.Also included are simple techniques for developing common landscape elements-such astrees,clouds,rocks, andwater-and how to apply a variety of methods toconvey a sense of realism. Then, with a little practice, you will be able to apply your newfound skills and draw your own beautiful landscape masterpieces! , , Designed for beginners, theHow to Draw & Paint seriesofferseasy-to-follow guidesthat introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.Drawing: Landscapesallows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how tostart with basic shapesand use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed landscape drawing.