A compact, easy-to-carry reference guide packed with essential tips, techniques, and practical knowledge for artists of all levels . Quick and clever tips, together with practice projects will bring more life, soul and detail to your work . A go-to resource for the studio, the book covers everything you need: from perspective and line weights to composition tips and material essentials . Crammed with quick-reference tables, practice drills, and helpful prompts, it ensures you have all the information they need right at their fingertips Whether you're exploring realism, abstraction, or impressionism, this book provides the concise, insightful knowledge that will enhance your drawing practice and inspire your artistic journey. AUTHOR: Based in her home studio in Lancashire, England, Anne Corless has enjoyed a varied career in the creative arts, working as an Artist (fine art) and Illustrator (specialising in medical, biosciences, scientific/ natural history illustration) and as a designer and writer. A qualified art instructor and Adobe Certified Educator, Anne also enjoys sharing her love of art, working in the roles of Artist in Residence, Guest Lecturer, Art Demonstrator and Art Instructor at events, on cruise ships, on art holidays and at conferences. With a strong interest in the natural world and wildlife conservation Anne enjoys going on art journeys around the world, creating art, filmmaking and writing about art and travel experiences.