**Capture your subjects on paper like never before. *Look Closer, Draw Better* will transform the way you see the subjects of your artwork, lighting the way with practical techniques in a range of mediums.** Are you looking to **make a leap in the quality of your artwork**? Are you looking for **new perspectives on the art of drawing**? Or maybe you want to bring more **poetry and presence** to your work. *Look Closer, Draw Better* will help you reach your goals with projects that **explore graphite, charcoal, ink, and watercolor wash** , emphasizing techniques that Kateri Ewing has refined over years of practice and teaching. Ewing teaches by training your eye to **see subjects clearly in contour, line, and shadow** , while you learn to make marks with tools that are **expressive of what we really see**. Her focus is on nature–birds, flowers, and plants that can be closely observed. Discover the techniques for capturing the delicacy of feathers, the natural blemishes on a piece of fruit, the veins and velvety texture of a leaf–all the tiny details that enhance the realistic quality of a drawing. Ewing takes you carefully through every step. Let *Look Closer, Draw Better* inspire and transform your artistic eye.