While rooted in traditional graphite pencil techniques, the All New Big Book of Drawing specifically expands upon the use of colored pencils, offering 88 step-by-step projects that guide the artist from simple exercises to finished, frame-worthy artwork.
The techniques taught include, but are not limited to, graph paper transferring for accurate layout, shading, blending, and creating smooth or hard edges. Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing
By focusing on the structural foundation first, students learn to avoid drawing from memory and instead draw what they actually see, ensuring accuracy. While rooted in traditional graphite pencil techniques, the