How to Draw Everything

by Gillian Johnson

A playful book by renowned illustrator and artist Gillian Johnson, How to Draw Everything encourages you to overcome your fear of the blank page and inspire your inner artist . The book is not about drawing realistically; it's about taking your line for a walk and seeing where you end up!Inside are exercises and easy projects prompting you to draw literally everything around you―from mugs and bugs to cars and stars. A wide variety of drawing projects will teach you how to drop your artistic inhibitions and sketch what you see using step-by-step techniques . Delightful full-color illustrations accompany each lesson to ensure your drawing journey is both educational and filled with plenty of whimsical fun.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Drawing

Paperback

First published September 1, 2015

Reviews

[Jennifer Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a first reads give away book.

It took my time with this book before reviewing it. It wasn't quite what I had expected it to be which turned out to be a wonderful surprise! Unlike most "how to draw" books, this was a new twist on learning to draw. It started with relaxing exercises that took an adult back to the love of childhood art and working with different mediums such as crayons and pencils. It encouraged scribbling and doodling to reframe the idea that one actually can indeed produce art.

I found that working when I wanted to, in a manner that was optimal to me, made the workbook entertaining and pleasurable. The end result was that I have a better sense of myself and confidence at drawing. I will never be a master painter. But I can handle drawing goofy things for a child without fear and trepidation now. I went from thinking of myself as "I can't draw to save my life" to "I can make art!"

I'd highly recommend this to anyone that feels like they want to try to learn how to draw for the first time. Or even to someone that once did draw and feels like they left it behind them long ago and feels rusty at it.

[Анастасия Костюк · Rating 4 out of 5]

Как человек, который ужасно боится рисовать, но очень хочет “получить внутреннее разрешение”, я рекомендую эту книгу своим братьям и сестрам по несчастью :) По большому счету это набор мелких упражнений, с которыми вы можете обращаться как угодно. Какие-то могут показаться слишком простыми, какие-то поначалу вгонят в ступор (как вот так “нарисуйте глаз”), но главная задача книги - не сделать из вас великого художника, а просто снять страх перед чистым листом и любыми рисовальными принадлежностями.
И перестать уже наконец беречь в неприкосновенности этот красивый скетчбук до великих времен, когда вы Научитесь Рисовать. Если не позволить себе свободные, спокойные, простые каракули, эти времена никогда не наступят!

[Aleksandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5 (rounded down). Theory book for my drawing studies 📚. I really enjoyed using this book for my practical studies of drawing techniques. It is especially good for a beginner and a person who had to have a break from the drawing. It builds confidence to draw, to make mistakes, to get art of your mind. It will also teach main approaches and methods, it will give tips and tricks, but the main purpose to get out of your comfort zone. Use this book to start your journey, it will definitely be your supporting friend, and you will be surprised that anyone can draw and draw amazing stuff. Recommended.

[Dominique Valente · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - I think it is really useful and practical as well as being rather warm and funny. Most drawing books are a bit too dense and feel like you are tackling a project whereas this is about discovering the joy of drawing as you go - highly recommended.

[Kristina Aziz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book for free through the Firstreads giveaways program.

This book is fun. It takes well to pen. It's a little big and won't fit in my purse, but considering your average sketchbook size, isn't that big a deal.

I'd definitely give this book to an aspiring art student, or a kid who wants to raw, or anyone just to have something to do. This book is not a become-da vinci-instantly book. This is a book that, essentially, teaches you techniques and exercises and practices that will help you draw anything (or everything).

Did I walk away with a new passion for drawing? No. But, had I received this book in middle or early high school when I was interested in art, I'd probably be really into it.

Overall: A great gift, not necessarily for me.

[Adane Gezagn]

i think this book is best foer sketching