The Lost Art: The Magic New Way to Paint and Draw

Have you ever wanted to pick up a pencil or paintbrush and create something, but felt you didn’t know where to begin? For so many people, the only thing stopping them is the belief that they can’t do it. This wonderfully simple book will show you exactly where to begin—and once you start, you won’t want to stop. Beginning with how to sketch the basics, the book progresses in easy-to-follow, step-by-step stages that will have you drawing in no time. After that, it will show you how to move on to other materials, including acrylic and watercolor paints. Packed with useful advice and ideas,The Lost Artwill show you all the tricks and techniques that artists have used over the centuries to make their pictures work. Christian Furr is resident artist on the British television programCelebrity Art Club.He is also the youngest artist to have officially painted Queen Elizabeth II.