The book has lots of instruction using the basics of foreshortening, placement, size, overlapping, shading, shadow, contour, horizon, and density. These are all important when learning to draw. There was lots of variety in the lessons.
I did find that some of the lessons were very basic. They would be a good first step for someone who wanted to learn how to draw. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. The samples are simple and don't skip steps. Success should follow easily. As a former teacher, this would be an excellent resource for elementary school teachers since so many of them have to teach art and have limited skills themselves.
As for anyone advanced, I feel that this book doesn't take the skill level to an advanced format. I would have liked to see some of that. It could have been put into the Bonus Challenge sections.
I will keep this book handy and perhaps ever refer to it for cartooning or sketching ideas.
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