About the Author

With formal training in commercial and graphic arts, Pat Getha is proficient in a variety of media, including watercolor, graphite, oil, and colored pencil. Cindy Smith is a self-taught artist who enjoys the challenge of rendering realistic drawings. Nolon Stacey is a self-taught graphite artist who specializes in realistic portraits of animals, people, and landmarks. Linda Weil lives and works in Melbourne, Australia and teaches drawing to beginners and advanced students. Debra Kauffman Yaun's artwork has been published in several art magazines and books, and she has won numerous awards.