Amazon.com description: Product Description: This is the paperback revised and expanded version of The Drawing Breakthrough Book. From the back cover: For Artists at All Levels, For Ages 13 & Up. "This book is a wonderful toolbox of skills that are made easy to understand and employ . . . and makes the art of drawing possible for anyone to attain." Cynthia Oliver, artist, Salt Lake City, Utah. Are you frustrated with your artistic progress? Don't give up! The Drawing Breakthrough Book will help you bring out artistic skills you only dreamed of. First, you'll learn the secrets of drawing accurately. Next, you'll practice drawing simple objects. Then, using the three building-block lines, you'll quickly learn how to express yourself with pictures. Praise for previous editions: "Early in my career, I spent eight years in New York City developing my skills by drawing from life. If I'd had this book, it would have shaved years off the process. It will transform my drawing and any occasional teaching I'm faced with." D. W. Miller, scientific illustrator, Bellingham, Washington. "Very highly recommended for personal studies and as a supplement for art class introductory drawing curriculums." Midwest Book Review's Small Press Bookwatch. About the author: Frustrated with the drawing lessons he was taking, in 1998 John Hastings began simplifying the process of learning to draw. He was motivated by his belief that there was a missing link in the usual approach. Influenced by the writings of positive-reinforcement trainer Karen Pryor, he became fascinated with the possibilities for breaking drawing skills into small, achievable steps. In The Drawing Breakthrough Book, he combines years of research and experimentation with his passion for drawing to create a unique system for learning to draw.