The Everything Drawing Book: From Basic Shape to People and Animals, Step-by-step Instruction to get you started

By Helen South

Book Overview

If you've always wanted to draw but didn't think you had the talent, think again With The Everything Drawing Book as your guide, you'll learn how to see the world through an artist's eyes-and capture it on canvas. Unlock your creative potential and expand your drawing expertise with: Useful exercises and assignments that help you find your own style Easy tricks for charcoal, watercolor, and pen-and-ink methods Quick tips on perspective and technique, as well as portraiture and landscape drawing Budget-friendly suggestions on how to save a bundle on expensive artist supplies Dozens of original drawings designed to spark your imagination And much, much more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593372132
• ISBN13: 9781593372132
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Everything
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Didn't Pull Them In

I purchased this book for my 2 daughters, ages 8 & 11.This book is probably better suited for a teen to adult beginner,as my wife is finding out that she has some drawing talent.So I give it 4 stars.

For Artist of all ages and stages

This is an excellent book for both the beginner and the advanced artist. The writing is direct and to the point. Both children and adults can use this book, so a lot of other books are not necessary. The fundimental of drawing are covered with advanced techniques and portraiture included. The lessons and reminders work.

Thanks to Ms. South

This is a well written book that will give the reader good ideas to try. If you are a "non-artist" like I am, but want to keep trying ... Read this book. Also, please check out her informative column at "http://drawsketch.about.com/".

Excellent for beginners!

I've always been fascinated with freehand drawing, but unfortunately I have absolutely no talent for it. As an engineer, my drawings are highly structured with limited opportunity for creativeness. My wife, however, has a young niece who is showing real signs of talent in drawing, and we wanted to help her unleash her abilities and see how good she can be. I've seen some of the "Everything" books, and they're usually pretty good, so we ordered The Everything Drawing Book. The book is organized very well as it covers the most basic matters (drawing materials and how to use them) through various topics, including pen and ink, charcoal, landscapes and nature, animals, and people. The book is so well written and organized that Ms. South almost succeeded in tempting me to try my hand! In any case, my wife is going to have a go with her niece and see if we have a budding young artist in the family. That's not to say that the book is suitable only for children. I think that any adult who wants to learn to draw would enjoy this book very much. Highly recommended.