A practical book with simple excercises showing the basics of drawing.
Learning to draw is quicker and easier than you might think. This practical and concise book contains simple exercises and techniques to encourage you to start drawing, whether you want to be able to create a sketch, a visual diary of your holiday, or draw for sheer creative pleasure.
Sharon Finmark covers the basics of drawing, sharing advice on texture, pattern and form. She shows how to achieve light and shade, solidity of form and how to add simple perspective to your compositions. There is an introduction to working with different drawing media including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, coloured pencils and watercolour.
Subjects covered are still life, flowers and plants, landscapes, interiors and people. By the end of this little book you should be able to draw with confidence and have fun with it!
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Amazon Customer –
After reading the book in one go, I did overcome my fear to sketch, I did enjoy making a few sketches. The book simplifies complexity. The book goes through different subjects, color complexity presented in a simple way. Also helped me Lyron idea don’t fuss with details, overall composition is important, or colors – go with your heart.
alicia escoriaza –
Muy practico
Miss. S –
I first stumbled upon this book at my local library and now I have my own copy. It’s great if you want to get back into drawing and need some tips, inspiration and a little guidance.
Not too much text to wade through which i appreciate, it’s easy to follow.
Dakota Doodler –
As a retiree who never had much art instruction this book was easy to follow and inspired me to buy a sketchbook and art pencils to give it a try.
MRS C. –
Simple and straightforward pointers. I bought it for my husband who has started painting but struggled with drawing. He thought it helpful. Maybe he was being polite .. But I think he appreciated it and it does give good illustrations on how to look at and tackle subjects.