Rockman, Drawing Essentials 4e

Ideal for introductory studio art courses in drawing, Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing, Fourth Edition, explains clearly and in depth the essentials of depicting form and space on a two-dimensional surface, focusing on the cultivation of observational skills, increased sensitivity, critical thinking, technical refinement, and knowledge of materials.  The text is appropriate for use in all levels of drawing classes, from introductory to advanced levels, as well as for figure and life drawing classes.