Focus on light, perspective, and depth.
Techniques for capturing likeness and human features.
The core philosophy of Hammond’s work is that drawing is a learnable skill based on observation rather than innate talent. The book employs a methodical, three-stage approach to transform simple shapes into detailed, lifelike drawings.
While rooted in traditional graphite pencil techniques, the All New Big Book of Drawing specifically expands upon the use of colored pencils, offering 88 step-by-step projects that guide the artist from simple exercises to finished, frame-worthy artwork.
By focusing on the structural foundation first, students learn to avoid drawing from memory and instead draw what they actually see, ensuring accuracy.
Lee Hammond's Big Book Of Drawing Apr 2026
Focus on light, perspective, and depth.
Techniques for capturing likeness and human features. Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing
The core philosophy of Hammond’s work is that drawing is a learnable skill based on observation rather than innate talent. The book employs a methodical, three-stage approach to transform simple shapes into detailed, lifelike drawings. Focus on light, perspective, and depth
While rooted in traditional graphite pencil techniques, the All New Big Book of Drawing specifically expands upon the use of colored pencils, offering 88 step-by-step projects that guide the artist from simple exercises to finished, frame-worthy artwork. Focus on light
By focusing on the structural foundation first, students learn to avoid drawing from memory and instead draw what they actually see, ensuring accuracy.