Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (659 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581807899 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Elizabeth C. Warren said Excellent for anyone interested in learning to draw. Excellent for anyone interested in learning to draw. It tells you what pencils to use for each project and even how to hold the pencil. There are great illustrations that start with a simple straight line and circle and end up being a horse, cow, cat or dog. The. "Not for Beginners" according to sunnyleo. I wanted to like this book and the first few pages gave instructions on how to hold your pencil to create different kinds of lines, but the next pages expected you to practice these lines by drawing a realistic coffee cup and a cat's face. It was discouraging be. DPod said Begin at the beginning. It's really funny. I can paint (acrylics) but I can't draw. I've been looking for a guide that really starts at the beginning, explaining not only what to do but why you may want to use the technique. I found that this answered my questions better than other boo
This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined!Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all—from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits…the kinds of subjects and scenes you've always dreamt of drawing.This book is just the ticket for budding artists of any age. (It's not as scary as it sounds…not with Mark and Mary as your guide!)At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes—24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. It's never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing!. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way
Mark teaches watercolor classes and is a contributing editor for Watercolor Magic magazine. Mary is a writer, with a Masters Degree in Counseling.. Mark and Mary Willenbrink are also the authors of North Light's Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner
Mary is a writer, with a Masters Degree in Counseling.. About the AuthorMark and Mary Willenbrink are also the authors of North Light's Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner. Mark teaches watercolor classes and is a contributing editor for Watercolor Magic magazine