How To Draw: Drawing And Sketching Objects And Environments
Professional Development Art Instruction Concept Art Industrial Design Perspective Drawing Technical Drawing Hobbies & Crafts
Design-studio powerhouse Scott Robertson teams up with industrial-design veteran Thomas Bertling to create the modern classic How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments. First released in 2013 yet still the go-to reference in art schools, this 208-page, fully-illustrated paperback walks you—step-by-step—from basic perspective setups to complex vehicles, architecture and entire worlds. Robertson’s film-and-game concept-art pedigree (Blade Runner 2049, Star Wars) means every exercise is production-tested, while Bertling’s engineering background keeps the geometry rock-solid. The result is a rare hybrid: a textbook that reads like a studio mentor and a hobby guide that satisfies pro standards.
Buyers prize this copy for its clean interior—no ex-library stamps, no prior-owner names, just crisp pages loaded with hundreds of crisp marker and digital renderings that make each principle instantly visual. Minor cover scuffing is noted, but the spine is square and pages turn freely, so the book is ready for desk-duty or backpack travel. Because it’s a contemporary print rather than a fragile vintage edition, you get Robertson’s full-color workflow without the collector-level price tag.
What truly sets this edition apart is the systematic “build-out” approach: start with a single vanishing point, add ellipses, then layer reflected light, cast shadows and surface textures until a simple box becomes a photorealistic sci-fi speeder. Whether you’re a young adult aiming for art-school admission, a product designer brushing up on rapid visualization, or a weekend hobbyist who wants Instagram-ready sketches, the progression is scalable. Thick, matte paper takes pencil, ballpoint and light marker without bleed-through, so you can work directly over the printed exercises or photocopy the templates for repeat drills.
In the crowded field of “how to draw” books, Robertson and Bertling’s volume remains the one that professionals keep within arm’s reach. Its durable paperback format, comprehensive scope and studio-grade techniques make it both a learning manual today and a lifetime reference shelf staple tomorrow—an essential, search-friendly find for anyone serious about perspective, industrial design rendering or immersive concept art.
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