Focus on light, perspective, and depth.
Hammond encourages viewing subjects as collections of interlocking shapes (spheres, cubes, cylinders) rather than complex objects. Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing
Compare the original 2004 edition on AbeBooks with the All New Big Book (2018) from Penguin Random House. Find used, lower-cost copies on sites like World of Books. Focus on light, perspective, and depth
By focusing on the structural foundation first, students learn to avoid drawing from memory and instead draw what they actually see, ensuring accuracy. Find used, lower-cost copies on sites like World of Books
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.
Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing (and its updated counterpart, All New Big Book of Drawing ) stands as a foundational text for artists seeking to master realistic sketching. Authored by Lee Hammond, a veteran instructor with decades of experience, this comprehensive guide is designed to make drawing accessible to artists of all skill levels.