Art Starts with a Line: A creative and interactive guide to the art of line drawing
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Line drawing involves using a combination of fine lines and bold strokes to create artwork of any kind—from basic folk art to more sophisticated illustrations. This form of art requires minimal tools, making it both affordable and portable. In Art Starts with a Line, artists of all skill levels are invited to learn how to draw almost anything starting with simple lines and basic shapes.
Following a brief introduction to tools and materials, as well as some easy exercises and techniques for warming up to basic drawing tools, you will explore a variety of subjects. You’ll draw plants and flowers, architecture and cityscapes, animals, and everything in between. These projects aren’t restricted to black and white either! You’ll find techniques for adding color with colored pencil, marker, pen, even digitally.
Art Starts with a Line presents everything you’ll need to know to learn how to successfully create line drawings of all types. Whether your goal is to create a custom logo for a client, or to simply decorate your planner—it’s all here.
Packed with engaging instruction, tips, and beautiful step-by-step artwork, the Art Starts Series presents an approachable and heartwarming guide to line drawing designed to both inspire and teach beginning artists how to create meaningful artwork using simple lines and mindful prompts.
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coffeescripting –
Woo hoo! I hit the jackpot! On the same day I ordered this I also ordered “50 Ways to Draw Ordinary Things. I received them a couple weeks ago and I’ve only now had time to review them.
Art Starts with a Line is awesome! The author walks you through, step by step, with a few examples of a technique or diff ways to draw the same thing, then you are to use that to draw your own thing. It is wonderful. There is even space to draw everything within this book, though, I’d suggest having a sketchbook.
Get it. It is an awesome book.
David –
Seriously well broken down lessons that are easy for beginners and still educational for intermediate artists. I found on kindle unlimited and am considering buying the book for my 13 y/o daughter to have in her creative library.
CWM Family –
This is a gorgeous book. There is a lot of information and I was nicely surprised to see she provided instructions on digitizing your art which is what I plan on doing. Some of the activities are beginner level while a good many assume one already has some drawing ability. That isn’t a problem for me but be aware it isn’t a complete beginner book.
lovetolearn –
Several years ago, my husband bought me a year of Master Class. I loved learning in little chunks every day so when the subscription ended, I started creating my own classes for myself. Every morning for 10-30 minutes, I read a book about something I wanted to learn and took notes and played with what I learned. This week, I decided I wanted to learn how to draw basic illustrations. I found a great book on Amazon and started playing. These are my lessons from the first three days. Not too shabby for someone who can’t really draw!
Shelby –
This book was really an overview of drawing. The synopsis talks about learning to draw buildings, plants, animals, etc. but it doesn’t really teach much. Each page or two shows something and then you are supposed to replicate it in the blank part of the page. There was nothing new or inspiring about the book – for beginners or especially for anyone who has a clue about drawing.
Michelle Cornish –
Enjoyed reading this book as it provides you with ideas to consider during creativity.
Sugey Centeno –
I was a little worried when I saw the sleeve, but was able to fit in my 13″ Macbook easily although it was a little tight at the zipper’s corners. Accessories also fit well in the pockets.
CWM Family –
I am in love with this book! Erin breaks down the concepts without getting so granular that creative freedom would be lost. There are just enough examples for each category and her incorporation of color is definitely an element lacking in most of these books. Will definitely recommend!
coffeescripting –
For starters, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this as a beginners book. While it does have a lot of great information in it, it’s definitely not going to teach you anything about drawing fundamentals such as shading, perspective, etc. It’s really a quick and easy book full of various topics, with drawings ranging from the simple to the complex. While there’s definitely some guidance provided, there are a few items that go from “here’s a few lines” to “bam complete” – the architecture section in particular.
As someone who really wanted some ideas/brainstorming for my bullet journal spreads, this book was a godsend. Lots of quick and easy ideas that can be mixed and matched for maximum effect. I was primarily interested in using it for bullet journaling, but I’m also enjoying trying my hand at some of the architectural options such as the coffee shop that I drew.
Took off one star because my book came a bit dented, but I love the style and overall artwork too much to return for a new one.
Jacy Corral –
I love the variety of items included in this book. The instructions are clear, and the sample drawings helped a lot!
Barbara –
I love how this book will help me for many years. Thank you for keeping it simple and to the point.
Maria –
Es hermoso súper bien explicado con espacio para practicar y mucha variedad de ilustraciones y lettering para hacer
Krys –
I’ve tried many drawing books and found them to be either too simplistic or way over my head. This is the perfect book because it is accessible to people at all levels. It also has very robust content covering many topics. In working with this book, it is as if the author is sitting right next to you, coaching you along. I am very impressed with this book and will buy additional copies for gifts.