Objectives

“Drawing” describes various drawing media and their characteristics and the processes artists employ when drawing. The media are separated into two primary categories: dry and liquid media. Drawing is discussed as the most immediate and accessible means of visual communication.

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

• List wet and dry drawing media.
• Discuss the processes used in drawing.
• List and define the types of drawing media, each according to its own set of characteristics.