Drawing Masterclass: Landscapes

Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them in this detailed and practical guide. Margaret Eggleton takes us through easy to follow drawing stages, and includes advice on using sketchbooks, line and tone, perspective and more. She shows how to draw elements of the landscape such as trees and foliage, hills and mountains, skies, water and buildings, including step by step exercises throughout. There are then 6 beautiful step by step projects. Suitable for beginners wanting to build up their confidence and more seasoned artists seeking inspiration, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to draw landscapes in a variety of media.

6 step by step projects
Beautiful, inspiring drawings
Packed with expert advice

Book Contents

Introduction 6
The history of landscape drawing 8
Materials 10
How to start 20
Line and tone 28
What makes a good landscape 30
Perspective 32
Trees and foliage 34
Hills and mountains 40
Moors and meadows 44
Skies 48
Flowers in the landscape 52
Water 56
Manmade structures 62
Figures 68
LANDSCAPES 70
The Way to the Woods 70
Step by step
Canon's Farm Barn 74
Step by step
Mountains 78
Lake District Bridge 82
Step by step
Rocamadour 86
Step by step
Cottage Garden 90
Step by step
Index 96