The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing, 2E

This updated and revised guide to various drawing styles offers easy-to-follow instructions for creating still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and cartoons-plus tips on how to use basic drawing paraphernalia such as pencils, charcoal, pen, and ink. It also covers how illustrators enhance their work through shading and lighting techniques, adding depth and beauty to even the simplest sketch

Lauren Jarrett, a naturalist, has collected, drawn, and painted from nature since childhood, encouraged by her grandfather and mother, who are both fine artists themselves. She cooks, gardens, draws, paints, illustrates, and teaches.

Lisa Lenard is the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Numerology (with Kay Lagerquist), and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reincarnation (with David Hammerman), and other titles. She's also the author of three novels, including Here and Now.