Introduction to Art through Pencil Drawing

This book is made to introduce a person to the principles, elements, and rules of art, through hands on pencil or graphite drawing. It is made to begin with the ability of scribbling and making lines. Each section progresses in logical order, building upon earlier skills. Scribbling, lines, curves, shapes, shading, textures, forms, contours, space, simple-to-realistic spectrum, lines of action/positioning, beginning simple cartooning, one & two point perspectives both interior and exterior, aerial perspective, and gestalt laws of sensory data are briefly covered. It also introduces several designing skills. The goal of this book is to better your understanding of art principles through a hands on approach. You can also experience the joys of art, no matter what your skill level is currently.