From the quickest of pencil sketches to inked-up artwork, mastering different drawing techniques is vital to becoming an accomplished artist.

In this practical guide, author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the different materials available and how to deploy them to best effect. Whether you are an experienced artist or a complete beginner, these tailored step-by-step exercises and practical hints will help you discover the techniques that work for you.

Materials include:

• Pencils

• Pen and ink

• Drybrush and wash

• Charcoal and chalk

• Scraperboard

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Artist's Workbook series contains practical guides for artists interested in getting to grips with a particular drawing subject. Other books in the series include Drawing Animals, Drawing Portrits, Drawing Landscapes and Drawing Caricatures.