For most of us, attempting to make a realistic drawing is a frustrating experience, and if we're honest, practice does not always make perfect. With many decades of experience, British illustrator Barrington Barber has the knack for simplifying the essential techniques of art. With exercises, demonstrations, and Barber's own drawings throughout, this book contains everything an aspiring artist needs to know, from how to hold a pencil to drawing a panoramic landscape outdoors.