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The Collins Artist’s Guides are a new series of inexpensive, superbly illustrated books on the materials, techniques and inspiration of painting, taken from the bestselling, award-winning Collins Artist’s Manual.Drawing is an essential skill for artists of all levels of ability. Contents include information on choosing, caring for and using the many and varied types of drawing media, such as pencil, pastel, charcoal and ink, supports and accessories.There is also advice on observation techniques, composition, drawing figures in isolation and within a setting, and sketching.