Reaping the joys of drawing doesn't have to be a long and painful process. With Secrets to Realistic Drawing, even complete beginners can get great results fast. It's easy to create lifelike sketches in no time, with: Encouraging instruction on all the drawing basics, from proportion and scaling to values and shading; Answers to the beginning artist's most frequently asked questions, as well as recommendations for materials and supplies; Easy-to-follow advice for fixing parts of a drawing that don't look quite right; Techniques and strategies for making a drawing look real; Five detailed step-by-step demonstrations showing the entire process from start to finish. The authors' infectious, you-can-do-it attitude is sure to make budding artists feel like they've finally found a true cheerleader for their creative dreams!