Foundations of Drawing by Al Gury

From a leading art instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, a complete survey of drawing as an art form covering its history, materials, and key techniques, alongside step-by-step demonstrations.

Foundations of Drawing is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history, aesthetics, methods, and materials of the drawing medium. Throughout, clearly defined demonstrations provide easy access to the practice of drawing as well as the history and development of core drawing techniques. Richly illustrated, the book contains reproductions of the finest master drawings from the fifteenth century to the present. Unlike other drawing instruction books that focus on step-by-step lessons exclusively,Foundations of Drawing provides readers with the context and background to help understand just why these materials and methods are so vital for successful drawing.


My son loves to draw, and has expressed his desire to pursue a career involving art. So when I saw this book I knew I had to get it for him. It details techniques and tips to improve drawing, plus is full of historical information that I found interesting. My son has spent hours practicing with tips from this book. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their technique.