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Drawing Lessons
These drawing lessons will see you zooming to the top of your art class because they help you find that sought after co-ordination between hand and eye. This is a definite requirement for anyone who wants to be an artist.Drawing or sketching becomes automatic once you learn these skills and the majority is done by studying Nature. A must-have for any student and great for homeschooling.There are more than 40 illustrations to demonstrate each process.Join Author Kate Berry, a self taught artist who knows all about the obstacles you may be experiencing.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 9, 2013
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February 19, 2021Surprisingly, the most helpful little drawing book I've read to date. This book is short and sweet with very simple descriptions of how to draw things like a box, a circle, a leaf, etc. I've read quite a few books and articles with the same how-to's. So, you wouldn't think this book would make much of a difference. But it did, for me at least.
It's the author's drawing exercises that sets it apart. The author gives instructions for drawing exercises that, they claim used to be standard, but no longer are. And I found these instructions to be exceedingly helpful. The little tips along the way helped too. After having read many previous instructions for how to draw basic shapes, I still couldn't do a decent job of it. I have tried and tried. But with their method, after no time at all, I was mastering drawing these shapes. And since drawing basic shapes is the foundation of all drawing, I've seen marked improvement in my drawing skills.
Maybe the author's method really works that well. Or maybe this is the book that just made everything else click. Or maybe because the book is short, I was more motivated to actually practice (though, like I said, it didn't take much practice before I was nailing it). In any case, I will purchase the rest of the books in this series. Considering the whole series will only set me back something like $5 on kindle, what the hell.
Final assessment: you can't really go wrong.
It's the author's drawing exercises that sets it apart. The author gives instructions for drawing exercises that, they claim used to be standard, but no longer are. And I found these instructions to be exceedingly helpful. The little tips along the way helped too. After having read many previous instructions for how to draw basic shapes, I still couldn't do a decent job of it. I have tried and tried. But with their method, after no time at all, I was mastering drawing these shapes. And since drawing basic shapes is the foundation of all drawing, I've seen marked improvement in my drawing skills.
Maybe the author's method really works that well. Or maybe this is the book that just made everything else click. Or maybe because the book is short, I was more motivated to actually practice (though, like I said, it didn't take much practice before I was nailing it). In any case, I will purchase the rest of the books in this series. Considering the whole series will only set me back something like $5 on kindle, what the hell.
Final assessment: you can't really go wrong.
December 28, 2019
Solid Instruction, Enjoyable reading
Miss Berry gets right down to business with solid methods, examples and exercises. After doing just a few exercises in her nature book I bought all her other books and am now starting with book 1. I expect to have my sketchbook filled very soon.
Miss Berry gets right down to business with solid methods, examples and exercises. After doing just a few exercises in her nature book I bought all her other books and am now starting with book 1. I expect to have my sketchbook filled very soon.
February 1, 2018
Short, but helpful.
This is a short, and inexpensive online book. I am a beginner, and this book gave me some very helpful skills to use in drawing basic shapes with out always needing rulers,or templates. It also provides exercises that help you to be more comfortable in free sketching.
This is a short, and inexpensive online book. I am a beginner, and this book gave me some very helpful skills to use in drawing basic shapes with out always needing rulers,or templates. It also provides exercises that help you to be more comfortable in free sketching.
December 30, 2018
Great for Beginners
I bought this book because it was inexpensive and I was pleasantly surprised with all the information that was included in the different chapters. I practiced what was in the book and after a couple of days my sketches began to look like a pretty good representation of what I was sketching
I bought this book because it was inexpensive and I was pleasantly surprised with all the information that was included in the different chapters. I practiced what was in the book and after a couple of days my sketches began to look like a pretty good representation of what I was sketching
August 9, 2017
Perfect starter
Great basics, helps immensely to move forward. Wood have liked to an a little more but great starter for now.
Great basics, helps immensely to move forward. Wood have liked to an a little more but great starter for now.
January 20, 2018
Good book.
Has step by step excersises and a good read to start your drawing skills. Has many examples. Really recommended you won't regret.
Has step by step excersises and a good read to start your drawing skills. Has many examples. Really recommended you won't regret.
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February 17, 2019Easy to follow and digest
This book is just what I needed to encourage
And give me confidence. Can't wait to get practising. In Spring.
This book is just what I needed to encourage
And give me confidence. Can't wait to get practising. In Spring.
November 4, 2019
Not worth the time to download
It only has a handful of pages , teaches you how to draw lines and curves followed by a few leaves and a couple of plants
It only has a handful of pages , teaches you how to draw lines and curves followed by a few leaves and a couple of plants
June 4, 2020
Drawing Lessons/Kate Berry
I find this book easy to understand and follow. I especially like to do the eye & hand exercises. Practice!
I find this book easy to understand and follow. I especially like to do the eye & hand exercises. Practice!
May 26, 2021
Excellent starting booklet to get the basics
Excellent book to help you understand how to draw free hand the basics, it covers all you need to know to start
Excellent book to help you understand how to draw free hand the basics, it covers all you need to know to start
April 5, 2017
Too small
Too little information. Doesn't say much. Just an overview of begging of drawing. It too simple, i would call it a book, but a brochure
Too little information. Doesn't say much. Just an overview of begging of drawing. It too simple, i would call it a book, but a brochure
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