The Big Book of Drawing covers a vast array of subjects, ensuring that artists can explore various genres within a single volume. These subjects include:

Locate specific topics, such as portraiture, within the book's contents.

Lee Hammond’s Big Book of Drawing is more than just a technique manual; it is a pedagogical tool that builds confidence and technical ability. By reducing complex scenes into manageable steps, Lee Hammond empowers artists to capture the world around them with accuracy and artistic flair.

Compare the original 2004 edition on AbeBooks with the All New Big Book (2018) from Penguin Random House. Find used, lower-cost copies on sites like World of Books.

Detailed instructions for rendering fur, feathers, and textures in wildlife.

Hammond encourages viewing subjects as collections of interlocking shapes (spheres, cubes, cylinders) rather than complex objects.

While rooted in traditional graphite pencil techniques, the All New Big Book of Drawing specifically expands upon the use of colored pencils, offering 88 step-by-step projects that guide the artist from simple exercises to finished, frame-worthy artwork.