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The Encyclopedia of Drawing Techniques serves as a comprehensive, alphabetically organized reference for artists and students. It presents each major technique with easy‑to‑read explanations, detailed illustrations, and examples of finished work. Demonstrations illustrate how these methods can be applied to a variety of popular drawing subjects, while additional ideas encourage readers to improve their technique and develop their own style.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art
Authors: Ian Simpson
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