Practical, classroom-tested instruction is at the core of this new book, authored by a highly accomplished illustrator and full-time instructor, who is as much admired for her ability to teach and inspire students as for her artistic talent. It imparts a logical, step-by-step process to the art of drawing realistically that not only gets results but also inspires readers to learn and excel. Thorough coverage of the fundamental skills needed to learn to draw almost anything include still life drawing, basic shapes, and the key concepts of perspective, light, value, and space. At the heart of the book are drawing projects that show steps along the way to a finished illustration, offering readers the practice they need for improving skills and confidence.