The ultimate guide to drawing detailed, lifelike images. Creating an image that looks exactly like a real person or photograph may seem intimidating, or only for very advanced artists, but in this book noted art instructor Matheus Macedo demystifies the process and shows step-by-step how to create realistic drawings using reference photos as guidance. Readers will learn all aspects of realistic drawing, including: -How to perceive the different values of light and shadow -How to render precise details using different textures -Choosing the right materials and how to use them -Observing subjects and how to capture all aspects of the face, body, and different hair types. Filled with beautiful and instructive drawings of every step of the drawing process, this book builds upon the author s popular drawing courses and will teach anyone how to amaze their friends and family with their lifelike drawings.