Life Like Drawing

North Light Books

Hammond’s self-described “drawing bible” encompasses techniques for rendering still lifes, portraiture, landscapes and a variety of surfaces including fabric and transparent glass. With 20 years of art making and 15 published books in print to her credit, Hammond brings an authoritative thoroughness to her latest title, a guide suitable for beginning and experienced artists. She offers a useful orientation to tone, blending, shape, and light, followed by a three-step approach to drawing using grids for layout.