Copying great drawings by the masters is a vital tool for students, but it is a discipline that requires guidance. Adaptable for pencil, charcoal, wash, or chalk, this manual analyzes and teaches you how to make skillful sketches based on drawings by Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Durer, Rembrandt, Millet, Van Gogh, and others. Among the techniques discussed are blocking in your drawing, using cross-hatching and other line techniques, volume effects, and shading, and the book concludes with ideas for framing or presenting your work.