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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

by Mark Willenbrink, Mary Willenbrink
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner - Thryft
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner - Thryft

Learn to draw realistically and have fun!

If you've always wanted to learn to draw but have been too intimidated to try, "Drawing for the Absolute Beginner" is the perfect book for you! Mark and Mary Willenbrink guide you through every step of the drawing process, from choosing materials to advanced techniques like perspective and composition. The hands-on exercises are fun and engaging, and you'll be amazed at how quickly you improve. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to improve your skills, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves art!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

by Mark Willenbrink, Mary Willenbrink
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ISBN: 9781581807899
Authors: Mark Willenbrink, Mary Willenbrink
Publisher: North Light Books
Date of Publication: 2006-11-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Crafts, Drawing
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 613 readers)

Description

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. (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. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. 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 never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing!
 

Learn to draw realistically and have fun!

If you've always wanted to learn to draw but have been too intimidated to try, "Drawing for the Absolute Beginner" is the perfect book for you! Mark and Mary Willenbrink guide you through every step of the drawing process, from choosing materials to advanced techniques like perspective and composition. The hands-on exercises are fun and engaging, and you'll be amazed at how quickly you improve. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to improve your skills, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves art!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.