Learn to Draw in an Hour a Day

Author: Richard Taylor

Drawing & drawings | Painting & art manuals

Published on 17^th February 2026 by David & Charles in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 128 pages, 485 Illustrations
210mm x 273mm x 14mm | 508g

The complete guide to learning how to draw at your own pace, from just an hour a day or over the course of a weekend.

The simplicity of the materials required and the structure of this ‘drawing course at home’ will allow you, with practice, to develop your skills and to gain confidence as you make progress.

Packed with techniques, exercises and projects to boost your artistic skillsRenowned artist Richard Taylor provides a structured approach to understanding the basics and putting them into practiceLearn the principles of line, tone, light and shade, positive and negative shapes and perspectiveUnderstand the artistic process by practising with 10 draw-along projects: indoors at your desk and then out in the field to capture panoramic landscapesBuild your confidence as the course develops, with step-by-step exercises to improve your skills and get you ready for your next projectGive your artistic creativity a boost with this complete drawing course that can be completed in just an hour a day!