A lot of folks link to this article, but it's actually been integrated into the lesson material itself as Page 4 of Lesson 0, along with a detailed video explaining our thinking. So, be sure to head on there to see our explanation as to why we feel approaching our work for this course in ink, rather than digitally or in pencil, is especially beneficial.
A lot of folks have heard about Scott Robertson's "How to Draw" - it's basically a classic at this point, and deservedly so. It's also a book that a lot of people struggle with, for the simple reason that they expect it to be a manual or a lesson plan explaining, well... how to draw. It's a reasonable assumption, but I've found that book to be more of a reference book - like an encyclopedia for perspective problems, more useful to people who already have a good basis in perspective.
Sketching: The Basics is a far better choice for beginners. It's more digestible, and while it introduces a lot of similar concepts, it does so in a manner more suited to those earlier in their studies.
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