How to Draw an Object: The Foolproof Method

by Soizic Mouton

Learn to draw charming objects!

Filled with colorful illustrations and step-by-step explanations, How to Draw an Object is the perfect introduction to the art of sketching. The delightful illustrations are equal parts inspiration and tutorial and are sure to have even the shyest artists reaching for a sketchbook.

The book begins with simple explanations of drawing fundamentals--how to use perspective and draw basic shapes like cubes, cylinders, and cones. From there newly minted sketch artists will learn how to transform those simple components into realistic drawings. A cylinder becomes a many layered wedding cake festooned with frosting while a cone is transformed into a martini, a butterfly net, or a sea shell. Soon readers will see that even the most complicated drawing is really only a collection of these basic shapes.

The book also includes a range of more specific tips and tricks, such as how to mimic the drape of fabric when drawing clothes or adding texture. Soizic Mouton's How to Draw an Object will give anyone who's ever wanted to learn to draw the confidence to pick up a pencil and begin!

Genres: Art, Ebooks

64 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2018

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's not that bad neither that good.
You can't use its instructions to draw other things which were not mentioned there.

[Shawn Ly’s Book Notes & Quotes · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book goes from being a really technical guide to step by step examples on how to draw a few, randomly selected items. Starting with perspective, an explanation that, in my opinion, is too advanced for a novice drawer and ending with a simple four step picture tutorial on how to draw a rag doll. Perhaps the perspective and angle/curve sections should have been at the end of the book; it’s a rather intimidating way to start.
Nice illustrations and a quote that I was fond of:
“Everything in the world is subject to the laws of perspective.”

[Bella · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is not one of those books that you can finish reading. I’m clearing it off my “currently reading” shelf after its having been there many months, because I may not necessarily pick it up again. I’ve sat down and followed some of its instructions, and I didn’t find that I gained replicable skills in drawing, or get much from it in general. I do get my hands on a good number of books that provide instructions in drawing, and this is not one that I found particularly helpful long term.

[Starshine Everlight · Rating 5 out of 5]

The lessons in perspective were quite helpful. I found both the sample drawings and the descriptions included in the book teach in a way that works for me. I read through the book. Now i plan on going back through a second time and drawing everything in my own sketchbook.

[Wenqi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm slightly confused. The book started out with perspective. And went on with each tutorial that asked us to forget about perspective.

3 stars for the step by step tutorials. I do enjoy them.

[Rue · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was it helpful? Yes
Do I regret reading it? Yeah i guess

[Dustin · Rating 4 out of 5]

It ends very abruptly but otherwise nice inspirations. Sometimes it’s odd to see step-by-step guides which magically go to the last step "add a few details".

[Alia Makki · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's true. It's foolproof. If I never felt encouraged enough to learn about perspective, this is the book that made me want to try.