First published in the early twentieth century, Pencil Sketching (revised hardcover edition) by George William Koch is a practical guide to mastering the fundamentals of sketching. Written for students, artists, and teachers, it presents sketching as a disciplined way to train the eye and hand, not simply create finished art. Ideal for grades 5-12 and adults who are new to sketching.
“The pencil is admittedly the universal medium for graphic expression. Even in the hands of the unskilled, it offers a supplement and clarification of mere words. A few lines roughly sketched on a pine board mean more to a workman than a detailed description, and a few telling lines skillfully sketched by an artist convey more meaning than pages of eloquent English. The use of the pencil is indeed universal. Its skillful use is all too rare. Everyone depends in varying degrees upon the pencil as an aid to expression, and everyone desires a better mastery of it.” ~ George William Koch
