© 2010, 2011 Walter Foster Publishing, Inc. Artwork on cover, back cover, and pages 1–144 © 2010 Jacob Glaser. Artwork on page 8 (shapes and forms) © 2007, 2010 Christopher Speakman. All rights reserved. Walter Foster is a registered trademark.

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This book has been produced to aid the aspiring artist. Reproduction of the work for study or finished art is permissible. Any art produced or photomechanically reproduced from this publication for commercial purposes is forbidden without written consent from the publisher, Walter Foster Publishing, Inc.

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