Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner)
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It’s never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing. In Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, husband and wife duo Mark and Mary Willenbrink, authors of Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner, teach you everything you need to become more confident with drawing. From choosing materials and showing you the correct way to hold your pencil to more advanced techniques like getting proportions and perspective right and drawing reflections, Mark and Mary guide you through every step of the creative process.
You’ll learn how to perfect your strokes with a series of fun, hands-on exercises that lead to nine full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, increase your confidence, and enjoy yourself while drawing coffee mugs, clouds, trees, landscapes, portraits, and more.
Approachable and fun, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner is perfect for anyone who wants to unleash their inner artist.
“We hope you will regain that childlike passion for making art and learning without critiquing yourself harshly. We won’t make you hang it on the fridge, but we do suggest you save your artwork because it will show your progress and increase your confidence as you go.”—Mark and Mary Willenbrink
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Richard E. Beebee –
I am an amateur photographer preparing to take an Art 101 course. I purchased this book to learn the terms used in sketching and drawing and how to apply them to what I know about taking pictures. Success! My knowledge of horizon lines, composition, light and shadow, textures and vanishing points can now easily be used to absorb my instructor’s teaching. I tried a few of the exercises and came to quickly realize that using my creative skills to actually create a scene or portrait will require practice but that even after my classes are over the basic information in this book will remain a good reference.
JP-Gardener –
I had hoped for more detailed instructions because I am so much a beginner, but it will be a start.
Stma –
Great step by step guide for the absolute beginner.
I have using it together with other resources, including youtube videos and
another book, “How to draw what you see by Rudy De Reyna”
J.N. –
Let me begin by stating that I am a fairly decent hobby artist that has been self taught in all my endeavors. That being said, over the years I have found many good art books that were “for beginners” that really were a bit more advanced than the title would make you believe. This is not one of those books.
The book was a simple step-by-step kind of guide for those that want to make the journey from the awkward cartoonish drawings we learn as children to a more realistic and satisfying sketch of items around you in the world. It truly is a beginner book and the bare bones to beginning sketches with observation.
I personally gathered no new information reading this; but I do not think giving a poor rating would be fair since it was decently written and had plenty of example pictures along the way. Just giving others like myself a fair warning.
Barbara Cambron –
Really good book for learning to draw! Taking are classes & so helpful in drawing!
sswin rriano sarrol salamat –
the book is brand new and beautiful. it was late but that it came. 5 stars!
Rosey –
Love this book. It begins with the basic materials for drawing and includes stuff I wouldnt have used.It has info on perspective, (which i struggle with), shading, and making shapes to begin the drawing. The title might be a tad misleading, i think it’s a bit more advanced than the (absolute) beginner, but i still give it 5 stars for all the info it has. If you draw and want to take it to the next level, this book will be helpful.
Quincy Xavier –
A very good book. Taught me everything in know about drawing in realism and wish there were more like this one. The book arrived quickly and in great condition.
Kindle Customer –
A fantastic reference guide which has given me the confidence to enjoy learning to draw properly.
Anastasia –
Truly the best book for absolute beginners. It gives very good explanations. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Examples are explained in detail. Author is very supportive throughout the book and gives words of encouragement, which feels nice.
Nancy E. Guthery –
I ordered this book to help me learn how to actually draw. It gives easy techniques and instructions for someone just learning. It’s a great tool for anyone wanting to learn to draw and shadow with quality pencils. It came quickly and has helped me to gain prospective on portions. Thank got the great service!
Eddie Sands –
Wonderful book. Very linear approach to drawing.
JoJo –
Just as described