"An approachable and inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you including nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Part 1 : Technical lessons. A drawing session for all levels ; Blind contour drawings and continuous line drawings ; Light and shadow ; Symmetry, perspective, and proportions ; Drawing, from life, reference, and memory ; From sketch to color ; Composition -- Part 2 : Inspirational and motivational lessons. Preserving moments in time ; Past and future ; Urban sketching and plein air painting ; Nature ; Travel ; Everyday life ; Experimental and multimedia.