Creating a piece of art is a rewarding, challenging and very personal endeavor-The Compact Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing is here to take you through that journey from start to finish. Whether you are interested in oil painting, watercolors, pencil sketching or pastel work, The Compact Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing has something for you. The book will guide you from your initial sketch to your finished piece and teach you how to develop your skills and produce your best work yet. You'll be able to experiment with an unfamiliar medium thanks to the step-by- step workshops that cover everything from essential pencil shading techniques to getting the most out of plein air painting. This guide offers in-depth advice from 15 professional artists and 17 step-by-step wokshops.