Pencil Sketching - Revised Edition. This item is unavailable.Pencil Sketching - Revised Edition

First published in the early twentieth century, Pencil Sketching (revised hardcover edition) by George William Koch is a practical guide to mastering the fundamentals of sketching. Written for students, artists, and teachers, it presents sketching as a disciplined way to train the eye and hand, not simply create finished art. Ideal for grades 5-12 and adults who are new to sketching.

What This Book Helps You With

• Understanding the difference between sketching and finished drawing
• Choosing the right pencils and paper
• Drawing round forms with convincing depth
• Sketching fabric, foliage, and textured surfaces
• Rendering buildings and landscapes accurately
• Using perspective with confidence
• Building strong foundational skills through structured daily practice

Perfect for self-study, professional artists, art students, art teachers, urban sketchers, and homeschool programs.

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George William Albert Koch was born in Germany in 1878. At age 14, he emigrated to the U.S. He graduated from Pratt Institute in New York. He worked as a freelance artist in Connecticut for several years, later becoming the art director of the American Crayon Company. The Prang Company originally published his works.

Valora Abbett is a certified professional color specialist and artist with 20 years of experience in the field. As a lover of art, design, and nature, she is dedicated to bringing rare, forgotten, and beautiful works about these subjects back into the hands of today's readers.