Ilex Press How to Look, Draw & Paint by Matthew Rice | Paperback

Unlock your drawing potential by learning to truly observe the world around you with How to Look, Draw & Paint by artist Matthew Rice. This practical art book emphasizes that learning to draw does not require expensive materials or complicated subjects; instead, it focuses on engaging with everyday scenes to build foundational skills and confidence.

• Encourages drawing everyday subjects like your desk, the view from a window, or simple produce.
• Develops drawing skills by using common objects (like spring onions) to explore shading and form.
• Teaches perspective and measuring lines through exercises based on familiar views, such as a kitchen window.
• Aids in developing detailed drawing and three-dimensional structure skills using subjects like a vase of flowers.
• Builds confidence through ten step-by-step exercises designed to approach any scene with ease.
• Promotes drawing as a vital mode of communication and a way to better analyze and comprehend the world.

Through ten guided, step-by-step exercises, author Matthew Rice guides readers through the process of observation and execution. The book frames drawing not just as decoration, but as a method for understanding and analyzing one's environment.

• Author/Contributor: Matthew Rice
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ilex Press
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1840919086
• ISBN-13: 978-1840919080
• Dimensions: 191mm x 244mm x 17mm (Approx. 7.5 in x 9.6 in)
• Weight: 564g

Start strengthening your drawing techniques today by mastering the art of looking with this essential guide from Ilex Press.