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Draw Every Little Thing: Learn to draw more than 100 everyday items, from food to fashion
Learn to draw and paint more than 100 of your favorite everyday items! Step-by-step projects and creative inspiration make it fun and easy.
The Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. With Draw Every Little Thing, the first book in this new series, you can learn to draw and paint your favorite everyday items. From learning to draw and paint plants, flowers, and bicycles to the neighborhood café and the contents of the kitchen cabinet, this contemporary drawing book demonstrates just how easy it is to render the world around you with little more than a pencil, paper, and paint.
Following a brief introduction to the joys of simplistic drawing and painting, this aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range of drawing tools and materials, including graphite pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, and gouache, before offering a quick overview of basic color theory. Each subsequent chapter is then devoted to a specific theme—kitchenalia, hobbies, neighborhood haunts, and much more—and packed with simple step-by-step drawing projects.
This accessible book encourages you to jump around so you can draw what immediately inspires you. Interactive prompts, creative exercises, and inspiring ideas make the process fun and engaging. Easy techniques and helpful instructions show you how to develop your own personal style, as well as add color to your drawings using gouache and colored pencil. Crafty projects round out the book, allowing you to use your newfound drawing and painting skills.
Filled to the brim with whimsical artwork and loads of creative ideas, Draw Every Little Thing encourages artists of all skill levels to draw any time inspiration strikes.
The Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. With Draw Every Little Thing, the first book in this new series, you can learn to draw and paint your favorite everyday items. From learning to draw and paint plants, flowers, and bicycles to the neighborhood café and the contents of the kitchen cabinet, this contemporary drawing book demonstrates just how easy it is to render the world around you with little more than a pencil, paper, and paint.
Following a brief introduction to the joys of simplistic drawing and painting, this aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range of drawing tools and materials, including graphite pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, and gouache, before offering a quick overview of basic color theory. Each subsequent chapter is then devoted to a specific theme—kitchenalia, hobbies, neighborhood haunts, and much more—and packed with simple step-by-step drawing projects.
This accessible book encourages you to jump around so you can draw what immediately inspires you. Interactive prompts, creative exercises, and inspiring ideas make the process fun and engaging. Easy techniques and helpful instructions show you how to develop your own personal style, as well as add color to your drawings using gouache and colored pencil. Crafty projects round out the book, allowing you to use your newfound drawing and painting skills.
Filled to the brim with whimsical artwork and loads of creative ideas, Draw Every Little Thing encourages artists of all skill levels to draw any time inspiration strikes.
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First published October 1, 2019
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October 6, 2019
Flora Waycott has a very appealing style of whimsical folk art and her book abounds with examples, including vases, gardening tools, pets, and plants. Draw Every Little Thing recommends doing just that — drawing all kinds of objects found in the home and then moving outside and beyond. This is actually how Ms. Waycott improved her own drawing skills — she discovered that one doesn’t have to travel very far for inspiration.
Ms. Waycott shares her own artistic process with the reader — how to use a notebook, sketchbook and to look at your surroundings with a fresh eye. The section on tools and materials taught me a lot about paintbrushes and different kinds of paint. In fact, reading this section inspired me to want to try adding color to my art. I also appreciated the section on color theory which I found to be clear without being intimidating.
Draw Every Little Thing is filled with delightful eye candy that can’t help but inspire you. Creative prompts abound in this book, which will have you drawing in no time. It never occurred to me that my daily attire is something I can practice drawing every day. Pay particular attention to Waycott’s moths - the folk art drawn on its wings is outstanding!
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Foster Piublishing and NetGalley for an advance reader. Opt in exchange for my honest review.
Ms. Waycott shares her own artistic process with the reader — how to use a notebook, sketchbook and to look at your surroundings with a fresh eye. The section on tools and materials taught me a lot about paintbrushes and different kinds of paint. In fact, reading this section inspired me to want to try adding color to my art. I also appreciated the section on color theory which I found to be clear without being intimidating.
Draw Every Little Thing is filled with delightful eye candy that can’t help but inspire you. Creative prompts abound in this book, which will have you drawing in no time. It never occurred to me that my daily attire is something I can practice drawing every day. Pay particular attention to Waycott’s moths - the folk art drawn on its wings is outstanding!
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Foster Piublishing and NetGalley for an advance reader. Opt in exchange for my honest review.
September 30, 2019
As the daughter of an artist, this book spoke to me on several different levels. The instructions were easy and I was able to finally draw something for once. 5/5 stars
October 28, 2019
A big thank-you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for giving me a copy of this book for an unbiased review.
3/5 - It was okay
This book follows the typical outline for a how-to guide on sketching and drawing. The beginning outlines basic art tips and rules, the next section offers some quick drawing prompts and objects to sketch, and it finishes up with three larger projects. In this, the book is good for beginners as well as seasoned artists looking for some inspiration.
What sets this book apart is its focus on the ordinary. The suggestion is to sketch quite literally everything instead of seeking a great big "something" to draw.
I enjoyed the book's sweet illustration style, its simple step-by-step instructions, and its suggestions of which mediums to use to get lovely illustrations. I did feel that it could have had more instruction and more focused prompts. In short, it was a worthwhile read and it may be good to add to any artist's collection.
3/5 - It was okay
This book follows the typical outline for a how-to guide on sketching and drawing. The beginning outlines basic art tips and rules, the next section offers some quick drawing prompts and objects to sketch, and it finishes up with three larger projects. In this, the book is good for beginners as well as seasoned artists looking for some inspiration.
What sets this book apart is its focus on the ordinary. The suggestion is to sketch quite literally everything instead of seeking a great big "something" to draw.
I enjoyed the book's sweet illustration style, its simple step-by-step instructions, and its suggestions of which mediums to use to get lovely illustrations. I did feel that it could have had more instruction and more focused prompts. In short, it was a worthwhile read and it may be good to add to any artist's collection.
October 8, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing is a simple and appealing tutorial guide for painting and drawing by Flora Waycott. Released 1st Oct 2019 by Quarto on their Walter Foster imprint, it's 128 pages and available in ebook and paperback formats.
The author has a naive, whimsical, folk-art inspired aesthetic. The items are everyday familiar objects and can be used in so many ways.
The layout follows the familiar Walter Foster tutorial format. An introduction and artist's statement (5% of the total content) is followed by sub-chapters on finding inspiration, tools and materials, a short and easily accessible general drawing tutorial and an introduction to color theory. The following four chapters are full of step by step specific drawing tutorials for objects around the house, outdoors, everyday items, and around town. The tutorial chapters are also interspersed with practice pages and drawing prompts for the reader to try out their own drawn items. The final chapter includes specific gallery tutorials for a charming handmade concertina book, a card, and a bookmark. These are all achievable by artists with all levels of ability.
It's unclear from the publishing info available online, but the eARC I received has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references. I hope the ebook release version does also. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. Presumably that feature will carry through to the final release version.
This book would be useful for readers who wish to incorporate more direct drawing and painting to coordinate with journaling or other diary/writing activities, cardmakers and other papercrafters, as well as people who just want to add a little more painting in their day-to-day lives.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing is a simple and appealing tutorial guide for painting and drawing by Flora Waycott. Released 1st Oct 2019 by Quarto on their Walter Foster imprint, it's 128 pages and available in ebook and paperback formats.
The author has a naive, whimsical, folk-art inspired aesthetic. The items are everyday familiar objects and can be used in so many ways.
The layout follows the familiar Walter Foster tutorial format. An introduction and artist's statement (5% of the total content) is followed by sub-chapters on finding inspiration, tools and materials, a short and easily accessible general drawing tutorial and an introduction to color theory. The following four chapters are full of step by step specific drawing tutorials for objects around the house, outdoors, everyday items, and around town. The tutorial chapters are also interspersed with practice pages and drawing prompts for the reader to try out their own drawn items. The final chapter includes specific gallery tutorials for a charming handmade concertina book, a card, and a bookmark. These are all achievable by artists with all levels of ability.
It's unclear from the publishing info available online, but the eARC I received has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references. I hope the ebook release version does also. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. Presumably that feature will carry through to the final release version.
This book would be useful for readers who wish to incorporate more direct drawing and painting to coordinate with journaling or other diary/writing activities, cardmakers and other papercrafters, as well as people who just want to add a little more painting in their day-to-day lives.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
September 19, 2019
I love this little book! I can barely draw stick people, but love the idea of learning to draw and paint sweet, simple art that I can use for cards or in an art journal. I was disappointed with the first ten or so pages as it felt more like a "what to buy" book than a "how to draw" book. But then we got to the section where the author had created little pieces of art exactly like I wanted. I took my pen and scratch paper and practiced several of her drawings. They look nothing like hers, but I am hopeful that practice will help me improve. I am especially excited to draw and paint the little kitchen shelves vignette, and some of her plants and florals. I will be buying a drawing tablet the next chance I get!
Thanks for the lovely inspiration Netgalley, Flora Waycott and Walter Foster Publishing who gave me this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks for the lovely inspiration Netgalley, Flora Waycott and Walter Foster Publishing who gave me this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
October 5, 2019
I really enjoyed this sweet little book that shows you how to draw (yep, you guessed it) more than 100 little things. From cats to houseplants to tea tins, Waycott gives easy to follow little simple sketches and also walks you through making them into little paintings. I like that she shows how to draw multiple examples, like several breeds of dogs and cats in several poses. Since these are very simple drawings, step by step instructions are not needed and are not really provided if you're looking for that. These would be great for adding to bullet journals, scrapbooks, chalkboards, homemade cards or any little personal art projects.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
October 11, 2019
So I've been trying to improve my drawing skills as a path into creative thinking, and to encourage my students to do so as well. I have tried several books on drawing this year, and I wish I had picked up this one first! The instructions are easy and flexible. The author focuses more on getting the inspiration and mastering techniques with materials rather than drawing weird proportional circles that you have to erase later. In sum, this approach made more sense for the way my mind works, though I suppose everyone has to work out this process for themselves.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a digital ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a digital ARC.
September 30, 2019
Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing
Learn to draw more than 100 everyday items, from food to fashion
by Flora Waycott
Easy to follow book that allows the reader to look, learn and execute drawing of a variety of items found in every day life. The illustrations are simple, colorful and fun making me want to pick upu a pencil immediately. This is a book I can see using ideas fIterom but also giving as a gift to my granddaughters who have said they plan to be artists when they grow up.
What I liked:
* The color theory information was easy to understand
* Examples were easy to follow
* Materials required are often readily available in the home already
* I could see myself or my granddaughters having fun using the ideas in this book
* Learning about the author
Would I buy this book? Yes
Would I give it as a gift? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Publishing ~ This is my honest review.
5 Stars
Learn to draw more than 100 everyday items, from food to fashion
by Flora Waycott
Easy to follow book that allows the reader to look, learn and execute drawing of a variety of items found in every day life. The illustrations are simple, colorful and fun making me want to pick upu a pencil immediately. This is a book I can see using ideas fIterom but also giving as a gift to my granddaughters who have said they plan to be artists when they grow up.
What I liked:
* The color theory information was easy to understand
* Examples were easy to follow
* Materials required are often readily available in the home already
* I could see myself or my granddaughters having fun using the ideas in this book
* Learning about the author
Would I buy this book? Yes
Would I give it as a gift? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Publishing ~ This is my honest review.
5 Stars
September 20, 2019
This book is perfect for anyone that wants to bring a bit of magic and simplicity to their papers or journals.
It goes from materials to helpful guides about color, step-by-steps and inspirations about drawing and colouring a bit of your life, let them be plants (and I really needed help in this part), animals, equipement or street art. As someone who stresses about their drawings being complex and not similar to the image I create in my mind, it's good to be reminded that the most beautiful drawings can be simple too, specially for someone who hates colouring things like me. The illustrations are really cute and whimsical, daring you to be creative.
Thanks NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Flora Waycott for this ARC, it definitly will help in decorating my journal in the future!
It goes from materials to helpful guides about color, step-by-steps and inspirations about drawing and colouring a bit of your life, let them be plants (and I really needed help in this part), animals, equipement or street art. As someone who stresses about their drawings being complex and not similar to the image I create in my mind, it's good to be reminded that the most beautiful drawings can be simple too, specially for someone who hates colouring things like me. The illustrations are really cute and whimsical, daring you to be creative.
Thanks NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Flora Waycott for this ARC, it definitly will help in decorating my journal in the future!
December 17, 2021
This book really inspired me. I am not gifted with drawing, but this book encouraged me to just give drawing everyday items a try, and I found it to be very fun. I love the authors style of drawing with her soft edges and calming color palate. I found her style and ideas to be manageable to attempt for even a novice like me.
My favorite inspirations from this book were the tiny plants, insects, lamps, shelving, houseplants, and vases. I used a lot of these ideas and incorporated them into my reading bullet journal.
My favorite inspirations from this book were the tiny plants, insects, lamps, shelving, houseplants, and vases. I used a lot of these ideas and incorporated them into my reading bullet journal.
October 3, 2019
Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing by Flora Waycott. Creative prompts and drawing exercises for everyday items indoors, outdoors and around town with helpful step by step drawing instructions. Drawings can be used in journaling. Recommend using the print version of the book; the online version was difficult to navigate and deflected from the artwork.
Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.
Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.
January 6, 2020
Wholesome and adorable.
This is a beautifully colorful little how-to book for simple doodling. I think it's particularly good for beginners, but people who have taken a break from art or who have found themselves stuck recently will really appreciate it too.
This is a beautifully colorful little how-to book for simple doodling. I think it's particularly good for beginners, but people who have taken a break from art or who have found themselves stuck recently will really appreciate it too.
June 5, 2022
The author did a perfect job of simplifying what looks like a complicated drawing to a total beginner like me. Recommended to colorist in search of sketching tutorial for adult coloring projects.
August 3, 2022
Charming! Fun illustrations that are not found in a typical beginner's drawing book.
November 25, 2024
3.5 stars. Lots of good tips and tricks that I'm gonna order a hard copy vs on my kindle. I especially liked the bookmark ideas
August 24, 2025
meh. I like the style of the artist (obviously) but I don't really feel the book helped me personally grow as an artist. it was fine. Glad I borrowed it instead of buying it though
September 24, 2019
The drawings in this book are very simplistic and seemingly effortless to recreate and that seems to be the intention of the author. She starts off with some basic material info and color theory but does not explain how to create your own palette. In my opinion, the content is too basic; at no point, it encourages you to find your own style in both drawing, painting and, choice colors.
October 12, 2019
While this book is cute, it is meant for a certain demographic. In order to enjoy this book, you need to be a woman, at least in your mid-thirties, with a love of the classic simplicity found in a Little House on the Prairie book. Both of my kids enjoy drawing, but they both felt that this book was not one that would speak to them artistically.
October 2, 2019
Have the courage to start drawing little things
Illustrator, artist, and author of various books Flora Waycott is presenting "Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing. Learn to draw more than 100 everyday items, from food to fashion", published by Quarto Publishing Group - Walter. The first part of her book covers topics such as "Finding Inspirations", "Tools & Materials", "Drawing & Painting Techniques", and "Color Basics." The main part of the book is divided into three parts that cover "Around the home", "Get Outside!", and "Everyday Life.". Each of these parts contains creative prompts and exercises. The last part of the book is dedicated to Crafting Projects. The goal of the author is to share ideas and tips how to draw every little thing that the readers see around themselves as well as challenging them to notice things which they mighty typically overlook. I appreciated the fact that the author gives practical and realistic tips where to find inspiration for drawing. The step-by-step approach is very helpful. Readers will be able to follow the process for the different drawings. Waycott uses different materials for her drawings such as water colors, acrylics, or colored pencils which can be an inspiration to the budding artists to try different approaches. The book can be an inspiration for them. It is a good guide for beginners and advanced artists and would make also a nice present. Sadly the author has not included references where the readers can obtain the materials used for drawing or a list of books for those who are interested in more advanced studies. Nevertheless, I recommend this books for artists who want to learn or want to extend their knowledge about drawing.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Illustrator, artist, and author of various books Flora Waycott is presenting "Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing. Learn to draw more than 100 everyday items, from food to fashion", published by Quarto Publishing Group - Walter. The first part of her book covers topics such as "Finding Inspirations", "Tools & Materials", "Drawing & Painting Techniques", and "Color Basics." The main part of the book is divided into three parts that cover "Around the home", "Get Outside!", and "Everyday Life.". Each of these parts contains creative prompts and exercises. The last part of the book is dedicated to Crafting Projects. The goal of the author is to share ideas and tips how to draw every little thing that the readers see around themselves as well as challenging them to notice things which they mighty typically overlook. I appreciated the fact that the author gives practical and realistic tips where to find inspiration for drawing. The step-by-step approach is very helpful. Readers will be able to follow the process for the different drawings. Waycott uses different materials for her drawings such as water colors, acrylics, or colored pencils which can be an inspiration to the budding artists to try different approaches. The book can be an inspiration for them. It is a good guide for beginners and advanced artists and would make also a nice present. Sadly the author has not included references where the readers can obtain the materials used for drawing or a list of books for those who are interested in more advanced studies. Nevertheless, I recommend this books for artists who want to learn or want to extend their knowledge about drawing.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
#InspiredArtistDrawEveryLittleThing #NetGalley
October 22, 2019
This is an appealing book that will teach budding artists, including adults, how to draw more than 100 every day items. The author has a natural, chatty style as she describes the projects and how she became interested in each.
The book begins with general directions, a list of tools and materials, etc. It is then divided into chapters including Around the House, Get Outside!, Everyday Life and Around Town. There is also a final section on Crafting Projects. Each section has multiple ideas. For example, the section Around Town has two Creative Prompts: one on Bicycles and one on Mailboxes. There are then exercises that involve drawing a house, a cafe and a neighborhood map. Each of the other chapters is similar in organization. For all, there are detailed illustrated directions for drawing.
The book has a mix of color and black and white artwork. The finished projects look lovely and, at times, whimsical. Throughout, the book is inspiring and helpful. Readers will see that, even if not born an artist, you can learn to draw and enjoy creating your own works.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for htis read in exchange for an honest review.
The book begins with general directions, a list of tools and materials, etc. It is then divided into chapters including Around the House, Get Outside!, Everyday Life and Around Town. There is also a final section on Crafting Projects. Each section has multiple ideas. For example, the section Around Town has two Creative Prompts: one on Bicycles and one on Mailboxes. There are then exercises that involve drawing a house, a cafe and a neighborhood map. Each of the other chapters is similar in organization. For all, there are detailed illustrated directions for drawing.
The book has a mix of color and black and white artwork. The finished projects look lovely and, at times, whimsical. Throughout, the book is inspiring and helpful. Readers will see that, even if not born an artist, you can learn to draw and enjoy creating your own works.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for htis read in exchange for an honest review.
October 21, 2019
Split into 4 sections, with each section offering guidance for warming up your drawing skills, stretching your drawing skills and working your way through guided projects, this book offers a wide range of tips, projects and guidance for drawing everything.
I love how the book starts by exploring where you can find inspiration and how to record your inspiration before moving onto tools and materials. Sometimes knowing where to start can be more daunting than the actual drawing so it is good that this book addresses that from the start. I especially love how the tools/materials/where to find inspiration/how to record inspiration is also portrayed through drawings - this completely matches the book's purpose which is to demonstrate and encourage how you can draw everything.
There is detailed information about colours, combining colours, the colour wheel and colour palettes.
This is a truly fabulous book for children and adults which is inspiring, encouraging and creative., I would highly recommend it.
I love how the book starts by exploring where you can find inspiration and how to record your inspiration before moving onto tools and materials. Sometimes knowing where to start can be more daunting than the actual drawing so it is good that this book addresses that from the start. I especially love how the tools/materials/where to find inspiration/how to record inspiration is also portrayed through drawings - this completely matches the book's purpose which is to demonstrate and encourage how you can draw everything.
There is detailed information about colours, combining colours, the colour wheel and colour palettes.
This is a truly fabulous book for children and adults which is inspiring, encouraging and creative., I would highly recommend it.
November 8, 2019
'Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing: Learn to draw more than 100 everyday items, from food to fashion' by Flora Waycott seemed like an ambitious title for a book of 128 pages, but who's keeping track of these things?
After a charming introduction, and a helpful chapter on tools and materials, the reader/artist is taken in to various familiar areas like Around the Home or Everyday Life. Each of the 4 sections has a series of creative prompts to draw things like pets or gardening tools or lamps. These are followed by exercises where the prompts get put in to a larger project like a picture of the local park, or a homey view of plants and pets.
I liked the cozy and encouraging style of the writing. I do wish the drawing prompts had included perhaps a bit more instruction, or been varied as to build skills. It is approachable and would easily build confidence in anyone looking to do that.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Foster, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
After a charming introduction, and a helpful chapter on tools and materials, the reader/artist is taken in to various familiar areas like Around the Home or Everyday Life. Each of the 4 sections has a series of creative prompts to draw things like pets or gardening tools or lamps. These are followed by exercises where the prompts get put in to a larger project like a picture of the local park, or a homey view of plants and pets.
I liked the cozy and encouraging style of the writing. I do wish the drawing prompts had included perhaps a bit more instruction, or been varied as to build skills. It is approachable and would easily build confidence in anyone looking to do that.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Foster, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
November 28, 2019
I received a copy of Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing is a helpful guide book for any new artists, or artists hoping to advance their drawing techniques. Written by Flora Weycott, this book does exactly what it promises. It gives the readers a foundation in which they can then go ahead and drawing anything they so desire.
This book is part of a series, known as the Inspired Artist. So if you’re interested or enjoyed this one, do be sure to check out the rest as well! They’re perfect for hobbyists and artists alike, regardless of skill level.
Not only is this guide extremely informative, but Flora Weycott’s artistic style is simply endearing. Her whimsical nature shines through in this guide, giving off a soothing feel while being simply adorable. It’s no surprise that others would want to learn the methods behind her artwork.
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Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing is a helpful guide book for any new artists, or artists hoping to advance their drawing techniques. Written by Flora Weycott, this book does exactly what it promises. It gives the readers a foundation in which they can then go ahead and drawing anything they so desire.
This book is part of a series, known as the Inspired Artist. So if you’re interested or enjoyed this one, do be sure to check out the rest as well! They’re perfect for hobbyists and artists alike, regardless of skill level.
Not only is this guide extremely informative, but Flora Weycott’s artistic style is simply endearing. Her whimsical nature shines through in this guide, giving off a soothing feel while being simply adorable. It’s no surprise that others would want to learn the methods behind her artwork.
For more reviews check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
September 22, 2019
3.5 stars
This sweet book has creative prompts and drawing exercises for things around the home, outside, everyday life, and around town. it also has some lovely crafting projects. If you're brand new to drawing and want to look for inspiration, this is a sweet book that you can flip through and read whichever section speaks most to you. It has a few steps for how to draw things but I think it's too hard for a true beginner to make the leaps in between each step.
If you're more advanced, you can also use this book for inspiration but it might seem a bit too basic for you. I fall somewhere in between and while I really enjoyed my time with this book, I don't think there was a major take away for me. There were 1-2 wonderful ideas in the book that I would like to try which is enough to make me happy that I read this book. Not to mention a few hours of lovely inspiration.
thank you to netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This sweet book has creative prompts and drawing exercises for things around the home, outside, everyday life, and around town. it also has some lovely crafting projects. If you're brand new to drawing and want to look for inspiration, this is a sweet book that you can flip through and read whichever section speaks most to you. It has a few steps for how to draw things but I think it's too hard for a true beginner to make the leaps in between each step.
If you're more advanced, you can also use this book for inspiration but it might seem a bit too basic for you. I fall somewhere in between and while I really enjoyed my time with this book, I don't think there was a major take away for me. There were 1-2 wonderful ideas in the book that I would like to try which is enough to make me happy that I read this book. Not to mention a few hours of lovely inspiration.
thank you to netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 28, 2019
"Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing," by Flora Waycott is a fun art book that teaches students to create art by looking at the every items all around them and sketching what they see. She also covers the basics such as a the color wheel, shading, and other techniques for creating specific effects.
Throughout the book, she includes creative prompts meant to spark the imagination and get the student to try something new, such as take a day trip to the park and draw the gazebo or park bench. Another exercise was to draw pieces of clothing in your outfit.
Her style and way of communicating to art students was both informative and empowering, this was a great guide for a beginning artist.
I received this eBook free of charge from Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I did not receive any fiscal compensation from either company for this review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.
Throughout the book, she includes creative prompts meant to spark the imagination and get the student to try something new, such as take a day trip to the park and draw the gazebo or park bench. Another exercise was to draw pieces of clothing in your outfit.
Her style and way of communicating to art students was both informative and empowering, this was a great guide for a beginning artist.
I received this eBook free of charge from Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I did not receive any fiscal compensation from either company for this review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.
December 3, 2019
This is a lovely little book filled with whimsical artwork and inspiration to create your own pieces.
The first few pages discuss the artist's love of drawing and the differing media she recommends.. I did like her tips on how to capture inspiration and the focus on the minutiae of every day life rather than looking at "big picture" scenes. As someone who is not an artist, both that and the basic art introduction she included was helpful.
The downsides to me, were the highly specific tutorial prompts (tea caddies and Japanese meals, which, while everyday items to the author are not for everyone) and a glossing over of detail in the step by step instructions.
Despite this, I plan to borrow this from my local library and re-read it when I want to be inspired to draw the little things.
*I received a digital copy of the book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
The first few pages discuss the artist's love of drawing and the differing media she recommends.. I did like her tips on how to capture inspiration and the focus on the minutiae of every day life rather than looking at "big picture" scenes. As someone who is not an artist, both that and the basic art introduction she included was helpful.
The downsides to me, were the highly specific tutorial prompts (tea caddies and Japanese meals, which, while everyday items to the author are not for everyone) and a glossing over of detail in the step by step instructions.
Despite this, I plan to borrow this from my local library and re-read it when I want to be inspired to draw the little things.
*I received a digital copy of the book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
March 2, 2020
I find this book charming! I love the author's drawing style. If you want to begin to learn to draw and paint, I think this book would be very helpful because it shows step by step diagrams on how to complete drawings of over 100 items. These drawing steps are not overwhelming for a beginner or an accomplished artist.
If you are an accomplished artist you will find this book helpful as well because it shows you how to draw in a charming, popular style that you can incorporate into the work you already do.
In addition this book guides you on what art supplies you need and gives instructions on how to use gouache paint.
I am a drawing teaching and love to use examples from this book in my drawing classes to motivate my students to begin drawing. This book's drawing examples lead to successful finished drawings.
If you are an accomplished artist you will find this book helpful as well because it shows you how to draw in a charming, popular style that you can incorporate into the work you already do.
In addition this book guides you on what art supplies you need and gives instructions on how to use gouache paint.
I am a drawing teaching and love to use examples from this book in my drawing classes to motivate my students to begin drawing. This book's drawing examples lead to successful finished drawings.
January 24, 2023
My Quick Thoughts: I drew (tbh, doodled) many of the ‘things’ in this book using Waycott’s step-by-step instructions. It definitely was fun and one I need to get back to this book; considering that drawing more was one of my goals for this year.
Waycott starts off with providing a how-to-use the book along with basic tools and techniques for drawing and coloring. Do not skip this beginning section as it helps, a lot! The book is broken into sections based on the types of things we are drawing; and within each section Waycott gives prompts to inspire our creative brains followed by step-by-step exercises with more details both in the artwork and process.
Overall, a whimsical, charming, informative art book that encourages artists of all levels to draw and create every little thing, any time inspiration strikes
Source: Review copy from Netgalley
Waycott starts off with providing a how-to-use the book along with basic tools and techniques for drawing and coloring. Do not skip this beginning section as it helps, a lot! The book is broken into sections based on the types of things we are drawing; and within each section Waycott gives prompts to inspire our creative brains followed by step-by-step exercises with more details both in the artwork and process.
Overall, a whimsical, charming, informative art book that encourages artists of all levels to draw and create every little thing, any time inspiration strikes
Source: Review copy from Netgalley
September 27, 2019
The book is very simple and easy to read.
Illustrations inside are lovely and heart-warming. The book focuses on doodling and includes drawing instructions step by step. It also touches the subject of applying the colour with paint.
Unfortunately, the book is really short and doesn’t provide in-depth instructions for beginners. The section about tools and techniques is pretty short and describes only the author’s favourite tools.
I wouldn’t recommend the book to somebody searching for a legitimate beginner drawing guide. However, it would be perfect as a gift for somebody getting interested in arts or just enjoying various illustrated books. It can be also suited as a tiny source of inspiration.
Book copy received thanks to NetGalley
Illustrations inside are lovely and heart-warming. The book focuses on doodling and includes drawing instructions step by step. It also touches the subject of applying the colour with paint.
Unfortunately, the book is really short and doesn’t provide in-depth instructions for beginners. The section about tools and techniques is pretty short and describes only the author’s favourite tools.
I wouldn’t recommend the book to somebody searching for a legitimate beginner drawing guide. However, it would be perfect as a gift for somebody getting interested in arts or just enjoying various illustrated books. It can be also suited as a tiny source of inspiration.
Book copy received thanks to NetGalley
October 21, 2019
Inspired Artist: Draw Every Little Thing
By Flora Waycott
Being inspired by what is around you is not a new idea but it is easy to neglect and take for granted the things so near. I appreciated the author's encouragement to not fall into the trap that you have to travel to exotic places to find inspiration and beauty. The beginning of this book goes over tools to use, how to use the color wheel and basic drawing techniques. The Art of the book is split into 5 sections; Around the Home, Get Outside, Everyday Life, Around Town and the last Crafting Projects.
Altogether I think this was a good book for beginner artists. It shared valuable advice and encouraged creativity wherever you are.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
By Flora Waycott
Being inspired by what is around you is not a new idea but it is easy to neglect and take for granted the things so near. I appreciated the author's encouragement to not fall into the trap that you have to travel to exotic places to find inspiration and beauty. The beginning of this book goes over tools to use, how to use the color wheel and basic drawing techniques. The Art of the book is split into 5 sections; Around the Home, Get Outside, Everyday Life, Around Town and the last Crafting Projects.
Altogether I think this was a good book for beginner artists. It shared valuable advice and encouraged creativity wherever you are.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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