June 25, 2024
Master the art of drawing with easy guides.
How to Draw What You See by R De Reyna
This is a timeless classic that has taught generations of artists – and will teach generations more.
Generations of artists have learned to draw what they see, to truly capture the world around them, using de Reyna’s methods. “How to Draw What You See” shows artists how to recognize the basic shape of an object – cube, cylinder, cone, or sphere – and use that shape to draw the object, no matter how much detail it contains.
Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world’s most widely used drawing instruction book.
Whether you are a professional, a student, or enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards’ practical step-by-step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate the way you perceive the world around you.
If you find this useful, there are other accompanying titles by Betty Edwards.
Drawing For the Absolute and Utter Beginner by Claire Watson Garcia
Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner applies a positive, accepting tone to a progressive series of lessons in sketching and rendering.
The book’s step-by-step methodology and examples of student works from earliest efforts to completed drawings give novices the tools and techniques needed to make competent and eloquent renderings of still lifes, portraits, and more.
You Can Draw in 30 Days by Mark Kister
Aimed at beginners, this book offers a step-by-step approach to learning how to draw in just a month.
Daily exercises, tips for developing skills quickly, and a focus on making drawing accessible and enjoyable. In just 20 minutes a day for a month, you can learn to draw anything, whether from the world around you or from your own imagination.
Keys to drawing by Bert Dodson
This book provides practical advice and exercises to help you develop your drawing skills, focusing on observation and the fundamentals of drawing.
55 keys to drawing, exercises that encourage you to practice and experiment, and clear, accessible instruction.
Are you an artist? If so, we’re sure others would welcome any words of advice.
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