Ettore Maiotti Libri

Examines works by Turner, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Delacroix, and Klee, discusses papers, watercolors, and brushes, and shows how to create portraits, nudes, animal portraits, and landscapes.

Novice and practiced artists alike will find inspiration and enjoyment in this effective art manual, which combines clear, easy-to-follow exercises with striking examples from the Old Masters. Choice of materials, perspective, and the use of light and dark are discussed in this self-teaching guide, which covers aspects of drawing from the fundamental to the complex. 150 full-color and black-and-white illustrations.