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Drawing Masterclass: 100 Creative Techniques of Great Artists (2nd Edition) by Guy Noble is an inspiring guide that explores how great artists throughout history approached drawing. Instead of offering step-by-step tutorials, the book presents 100 carefully selected drawings from masters and analyzes the techniques that make each work effective. The artworks are divided into thematic chapters such as figures, nudes, heads, landscapes, still life, fantasy, and abstraction allowing readers to see how different artists tackled similar subjects. Each chapter highlights one drawing per artist, accompanied by clear explanations of line quality, shading, composition, spatial design, and the creative ideas behind the work. Short artist biographies and notes on materials provide additional context, helping readers understand not only how the drawing was made, but also why it was created that way. Ultimately, the book teaches readers to think visually like an artist and to apply these creative principles to their own drawing practice.