Cover of First Steps Drawing in Pen & Ink (First Step Series)

First Steps Drawing in Pen & Ink (First Step Series)

Before they know it, readers will be making sketches that actually end up looking like their subjects. Step-by-step projects show how to draw trees, flowers, people and other subjects. Readers will also learn simple techniques for achieving the diverse textures of leaves, glass, fruit and feathers.

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