5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful

j.m. · 29 August 2025

Absolutely beautiful book. The text is well written and looks at the foundations of landscape drawing. The example drawings are all wonderful, depicting a variety of styles and landscape types. It's less of a how to, step by step book and more of a collection of techniques and guidance so probably not for absolute beginners but it is very informative for those with a little experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book on Landscape drawing.

C.C. · 1 July 2025

Excellent technique advice throughout the book and good quality images and examples.The book is useful for beginners or people such as myself who is picking up drawing again after a long gap.

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who wants to understand and improve on depicting landscape.

l. · 13 June 2021

This is a stunning book. I had often come across recommendations for it but had ignored it since I had erroneously assumed- from the title- that it was another how-to book full of step by step instructions that I have plenty of. Fortunately I used the "look inside " feature and was so impressed by the author's approach that I bought it. She goes way beyond just the how-to aspects of drawing in many different media and also delves into why-to in a clear, succinct way that I found excellent. She manages to pin down in words many problems and their solutions I've been able to identify (and draw) but have never been able explain properly.Anyone who is seriously interested in landscape drawing and painting will find this a tremendously useful book. The author assumes the reader is willing to study, observe and practice but has packed the book with photos, illustrations and examples from many different sources that help and inspire.Whether you are a practiced painter of landscape, a teacher or an intermediate landscapist who has outgrown beginners books I believe this book has a lot to offer you. (Brooker's observations on the problems encountered when using photographic sources for your work and on how to fix them will be worth the cost of the book to many.)Ignore the misleading title of this book, if you are interested in landscapes and how to depict them realistically this is a great resource.

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative

J.W. · 8 October 2020

Concepts are very well explained and illustrated. Good value

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing.

J.M.�. · 5 June 2019

A very useful and well-presented book on the very specific subject of drawing the landscape.Landscape has been the dominant subject in my own work for most of my student/professional life and now that I'm obliged to teach others, I've had to consider different ways of helping students gain and develop an approach to this very popular area of artistic endeavour; most people want to launch straight into painting the subject, working with colour and trying to negotiate details, but it's a much more complicated process than many realise.Drawing is a fundamental approach to anything, including landscape; it is an intense observational exercise that reveals how things are structured and becomes a fascinating and meditative discipline in itself – that is what this book will help the student explore and nurture for themselves.It offers very useful instruction and advice, backed up by example drawings by the author and a range of other artists; there's very basic information in the early chapters which is common to all drawing books, but both the text and the examples as one progresses through the book become more specific; there are some panels showing different stages in a drawing, but they are not the step-by-step demonstrations many students expect (and tend to copy) but are simply examples of how to approach a subject in one's own work.While some of the subject matter is characteristically American landscape, the techniques and approaches are all easily applicable to the landscape of any country.Later chapters do deal with colour using graphic materials like pastel or coloured pencils.A worthwhile book for any aspiring landscape artist to have for both instruction and reference; do use the “Look inside” option at the top of the page for an idea of the contents.

5.0 out of 5 stars A drawing master class.

S. · 21 June 2025

Simply, one of the best book that I have ever read on the art of drawing. Not just drawing the landscape, but on understanding light, shadow and shape and form for any subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply first class!

M.C. · 22 April 2021

This book without doubt is the best book on drawing I've ever purchased. It reinforces, solidifies and provides direction to the techniques I already knew but which I struggled to apply in practice. It is a book that is suitable for both the novice and skilled artist alike. If you are serious about improving your technique and your drawing skills, just get it. You won't be disappointed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy

M.C.H. · 13 March 2022

Been drawing with graphite for a while, and knew I needed to advance my knowledge. Bought this book for kindle ipad on Sunday morning and at 3.00pm I am still reading. I am so pleased I found this book it gives some basic instruction and takes u further on. Buy it you will not regret it.

Wow (as an amateur)

M. · 2 June 2019

I visited a lovely garden and spontaneously decided I must sketch what I see instead of taking a photograph. From there, I started looking up books and found this one. I've been interested in drawing before, and scowered through at least a DOZEN books about drawing and none of them properly whet my appetite. However, this book... which happened to be geared towards my new favorite hobby hits the marks.The book gives the technical background which I do not possess in consumable detail. It is a fine resource about DRAWING in general as well, the philosophy and benefits of doing so. Even if you're not interested in drawing *landscapes* you'll find information in here (if you're an amateur like me in particular) which will improve your overall drawing skills. The book has useful examples! which is very uncommon in art books.In short, if you can only buy one book about drawing... I'd definately recommend this one. I'd like to thank the author for not only sharing her skills but taking the time to properly COMMUNICATE them to her readers effectively.

Lots of explanation and good exercises

L. · 28 March 2024

This book takes a very pedagogical approach to drawing. There's lots of explanation about the how and why of drawing. Seems good for beginners, but people who've had some training can access the content at a different level. I'm just getting into the skill-building exercises and they seem well-designed. I expect to spend lots of hours working through the demonstrations and applying what I learn.

An exceptional book for anyone serious about improving

G.T. · 9 April 2022

If you are going to get good at art you need to draw, and Suzanne has a no nonsense approach to show you the process, it’s a beautiful book and l am very glad she took the time to create it, thank you.

Beau livre.

S. · 25 April 2020

Bien expliqué. Les modèles sont beaux.

Ottimo libro sul disegno

g. · 20 May 2023

Molto buono. Belle illustrazioni. Una riflessione sul disegnare e molte indicazioni anche tecniche