With this Walter Foster Basic Textures in Pencil, learn to draw detailed, realistic textures in graphite.

From mastering basic graphite techniques to learning value, form and shading, Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists everything they need to create realistic textures in their drawing.

Step-by-step lessons demonstrate how to draw a variety of common textures and surfaces, including wood, brick, feathers, fur and more. From still lifes and landscapes to animals and portraits, this basic guide is the perfect resource for beginning artists ready to master detail in drawing.

Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for aspiring artists. Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil allows artists to develop drawing texture skills by demonstrating how to start using different materials and techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for drawing realism.