Leonard Richmond Libri

This guide offers beginners step-by-step demonstrations of how to depict clouds, trees, buildings, and other outdoor sights. Explanations of a variety of techniques include shading and constructional drawing.

This vintage guide for intermediate-level artists offers timeless tips on creating still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. Unlike most other guides of its era, it is illustrated throughout with dozens of color examples.

In this step-by-step introduction to composition, the author guides budding artists to focus on basic drawing techniques. And "the short road to success" begins with a brush. Starting with simple lines, then moving on to landscape elements — from clouds and trees to castles and cottages — Richmond offers exercises to train the eyes and hand to work together.