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Easy Drawing: Simple step-by-step lessons for learning to draw in more than just pencil (Volume 2)
Leave your artistic insecurities behind as you easily re-create the simple but beautiful drawings in Art Made Easy Drawing.
Easy Drawing offers beginning artists a definite way to succeed . Without getting bogged down in a lot of technical detail, aspiring artists just need to gather a few inexpensive supplies and put pencil to paper! Even if you have never drawn before, the engaging yet easy subjects are simple to re-create by following the step-by-step progressive images .
Projects Along with the beautiful, on-trend art projects , tips and common pitfalls are explained throughout to ensure your art is the best it can be. No matter your skill level going in, you will be proud to frame your creations and just might feel encouraged to progress to more in-depth art in the future.
And the best part is, as you’re drawing, you’ll be familiarizing yourself with art concepts without feeling like you’re taking a serious class. If you want to move on to more difficult subjects, you’ll have a basic understanding of color, value, form, texture, perspective, composition, and more .
With the simple, fun, and low-pressure approach found in Walter Foster’s Art Made Easy series, absolutely anyone can create a work of art! Continue your streak of creative successes with another book in this series, Easy Watercolor .
Easy Drawing offers beginning artists a definite way to succeed . Without getting bogged down in a lot of technical detail, aspiring artists just need to gather a few inexpensive supplies and put pencil to paper! Even if you have never drawn before, the engaging yet easy subjects are simple to re-create by following the step-by-step progressive images .
Projects Along with the beautiful, on-trend art projects , tips and common pitfalls are explained throughout to ensure your art is the best it can be. No matter your skill level going in, you will be proud to frame your creations and just might feel encouraged to progress to more in-depth art in the future.
And the best part is, as you’re drawing, you’ll be familiarizing yourself with art concepts without feeling like you’re taking a serious class. If you want to move on to more difficult subjects, you’ll have a basic understanding of color, value, form, texture, perspective, composition, and more .
With the simple, fun, and low-pressure approach found in Walter Foster’s Art Made Easy series, absolutely anyone can create a work of art! Continue your streak of creative successes with another book in this series, Easy Watercolor .
112 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2022
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September 3, 2022
I enjoy drawing but I am not that great at it. I am always trying to improve my skills and learn more. I saw Easy Drawing by Chelsea Ward and I thought that it would be a fun book to try and grow my drawing skills.
This book starts with an introduction and tells you of the tools you might need to start drawing. It also explains some of the techniques that you might use. However it started to get a bit more complicated. I prefer to draw with just a pencil because I don’t have the skill or need for fancy equipment. Since this book is called Easy Drawing, I would have thought that it would be easier to read and use.
I found this book not suited for beginners. Although it did try to explain things there were a lot of other factors that you needed to know or have. I think that it is a little too easy for those who are advanced but it may not be the best book to start drawing with. I would suggest this book to those who already have some of the tools for drawing but are not quite in the advanced group.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.
This book starts with an introduction and tells you of the tools you might need to start drawing. It also explains some of the techniques that you might use. However it started to get a bit more complicated. I prefer to draw with just a pencil because I don’t have the skill or need for fancy equipment. Since this book is called Easy Drawing, I would have thought that it would be easier to read and use.
I found this book not suited for beginners. Although it did try to explain things there were a lot of other factors that you needed to know or have. I think that it is a little too easy for those who are advanced but it may not be the best book to start drawing with. I would suggest this book to those who already have some of the tools for drawing but are not quite in the advanced group.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.
December 1, 2022
I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Right off the bat, the wide variety of subjects and tools used attracted my attention. It's nice to see a teacher appreciate the variety of tools available, as well as the potential limitations of their prospective students. (Not everyone can afford the fancy stuff, but speaking as an artist who happily uses Crayola markers, trust me, you can use anything!) Though with that, this book focuses heavily on graphite and colored pencil, with only a bit on ink pens and watercolor/watercolor pencil. Which is fine, still has some variety, which for a general art tutorial book is great to see :)
I also liked in the tools section, the author gave a brief mention of the pros/use-cases and cons/limitations of the tools, though I worry for beginners reading this, they may take the cons too seriously, and may avoid using cheaper or readily available tools at all, for fear of the free/cheaper ones not being quality enough. (Which is just not true!) So I wish there was more emphasis on using what you already have as a starting point. There was also no mention of what kind of paper to use, which I think was also a miss. As someone who has used computer paper for years, for example, I know you can do quite a bit if you really push it, but it's not ideal. Definitely use what you have, but nicer paper can lead to a nicer experience.
That said though, I don't think this book is absolute beginner friendly. The information it covers is quite brief, and some spots could've definitely benefited more from more in-between progress examples. (Or different types of examples in general, like the explanation of 'contour drawing' was okay, but the examples were so busy, I doubt beginners will really understand what to do.) But general beginners with a bit of experience under their belt could love this book, for sure. The book is marketed for all levels, but if you have no experience with drawing at all, this /may/ be intimidating for you, (and obviously more experienced artists might not get much new here), but still not a bad book to pick up if you're excited about it and want to give it a go anyway.
I think there is quite a bit of great advice in here that can make the process of drawing more approachable to inexperienced artists. There aren't deep dives into drawing, but enough to get you started, or at least inspired.
I had a few nit-picks here and there, like the mentioning of colored pencils being made of wax--it depends on the brand. Or the advice about burnishing--which I'm not a fan of, and the lack of detail explaining using that method properly will definitely make for some frustrated artists using this book. Some of the technique's descriptions are just, "try to keep layers smooth" but...how? Or terminology isn't explained like "horizon line". What does that mean? Little things that could've used more detail and make me feel like this book isn't absolute beginner friendly, but nothing major.
On the other end, there are small details that are often easily forgotten when given as advice, and great pointers for beginners to keep an eye out for, like when drawing a cup, to keep in mind the thickness of the object, that it's not flat, it has depth. Little small things like that are great to see, and help beginner artists (or even those with more experience) be reminded to be observant. Or the mentioning of simplifying difficult projects (like using less colors on a complex subject so to not overwhelm yourself). And I loved the graph paper tip for helping learn proportions :)
I can't say this book brings anything new or unique to this genre, but if you already enjoy these types of books, you would probably enjoy this one as well. Would've loved a little more text or art, but still a fun book regardless. :)
Right off the bat, the wide variety of subjects and tools used attracted my attention. It's nice to see a teacher appreciate the variety of tools available, as well as the potential limitations of their prospective students. (Not everyone can afford the fancy stuff, but speaking as an artist who happily uses Crayola markers, trust me, you can use anything!) Though with that, this book focuses heavily on graphite and colored pencil, with only a bit on ink pens and watercolor/watercolor pencil. Which is fine, still has some variety, which for a general art tutorial book is great to see :)
I also liked in the tools section, the author gave a brief mention of the pros/use-cases and cons/limitations of the tools, though I worry for beginners reading this, they may take the cons too seriously, and may avoid using cheaper or readily available tools at all, for fear of the free/cheaper ones not being quality enough. (Which is just not true!) So I wish there was more emphasis on using what you already have as a starting point. There was also no mention of what kind of paper to use, which I think was also a miss. As someone who has used computer paper for years, for example, I know you can do quite a bit if you really push it, but it's not ideal. Definitely use what you have, but nicer paper can lead to a nicer experience.
That said though, I don't think this book is absolute beginner friendly. The information it covers is quite brief, and some spots could've definitely benefited more from more in-between progress examples. (Or different types of examples in general, like the explanation of 'contour drawing' was okay, but the examples were so busy, I doubt beginners will really understand what to do.) But general beginners with a bit of experience under their belt could love this book, for sure. The book is marketed for all levels, but if you have no experience with drawing at all, this /may/ be intimidating for you, (and obviously more experienced artists might not get much new here), but still not a bad book to pick up if you're excited about it and want to give it a go anyway.
I think there is quite a bit of great advice in here that can make the process of drawing more approachable to inexperienced artists. There aren't deep dives into drawing, but enough to get you started, or at least inspired.
I had a few nit-picks here and there, like the mentioning of colored pencils being made of wax--it depends on the brand. Or the advice about burnishing--which I'm not a fan of, and the lack of detail explaining using that method properly will definitely make for some frustrated artists using this book. Some of the technique's descriptions are just, "try to keep layers smooth" but...how? Or terminology isn't explained like "horizon line". What does that mean? Little things that could've used more detail and make me feel like this book isn't absolute beginner friendly, but nothing major.
On the other end, there are small details that are often easily forgotten when given as advice, and great pointers for beginners to keep an eye out for, like when drawing a cup, to keep in mind the thickness of the object, that it's not flat, it has depth. Little small things like that are great to see, and help beginner artists (or even those with more experience) be reminded to be observant. Or the mentioning of simplifying difficult projects (like using less colors on a complex subject so to not overwhelm yourself). And I loved the graph paper tip for helping learn proportions :)
I can't say this book brings anything new or unique to this genre, but if you already enjoy these types of books, you would probably enjoy this one as well. Would've loved a little more text or art, but still a fun book regardless. :)
October 30, 2022
Some members of my family are quite adept at drawing, and while I could myself as creative, my skills bend to other mediums. However, I am always curious to build my understanding, so I welcomed the opportunity to review EASY DRAWING.
This book is replete with step-by-step examples to draw, walking beginners through by directing their attention to various stages of a project.
I found the guidance on selecting colors to draw shadows informative, and it was beneficial to have the exercises followed by a row of color swatches used within. In this short volume, there are instructions on proportions, supplies to use, color guidance, and support on drawing animals, people, objects, and more. This is a good introductory primer on how to begin drawing.
(I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
This book is replete with step-by-step examples to draw, walking beginners through by directing their attention to various stages of a project.
I found the guidance on selecting colors to draw shadows informative, and it was beneficial to have the exercises followed by a row of color swatches used within. In this short volume, there are instructions on proportions, supplies to use, color guidance, and support on drawing animals, people, objects, and more. This is a good introductory primer on how to begin drawing.
(I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
August 30, 2022
This is a very handy guide for those us who are seeking a bit of help and guidance with drawing.
I love art but sadly I am not a gifted at any kinds of drawing so this guide immediately attracted my attention.
I would say this book would best suit beginners and has a handy introduction to the basics including materials then leads onto tutorials of how to draw a variety of subjects.
The guides were easy to follow as were the accompanying instructions.
There are sections on flowers, everyday objects, landscapes, people and animals.
It was a pleasure to sit with the guide open and attempt to sketch along.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing me with a digital ARC through Netgalley to provide an honest review.
I love art but sadly I am not a gifted at any kinds of drawing so this guide immediately attracted my attention.
I would say this book would best suit beginners and has a handy introduction to the basics including materials then leads onto tutorials of how to draw a variety of subjects.
The guides were easy to follow as were the accompanying instructions.
There are sections on flowers, everyday objects, landscapes, people and animals.
It was a pleasure to sit with the guide open and attempt to sketch along.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing me with a digital ARC through Netgalley to provide an honest review.
August 21, 2022
Those who want to give drawing a try and who don’t know if they have the talent should very much enjoy this book. Learn to draw everything from a tomato to a sunflower to a tea cup or a coffee pot. Move on to the landscapes and architecture, people and animals that are found in these pages.
Note that there is a helpful introduction. It gives information on tools, techniques and more.
This book has clear directions and steps to follow. I don’t think that it is completely easy but art takes practice. This book is worth a look for those who are hoping to become a budding artist.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group-Walter Foster Publishing. All opinions are my own.
Note that there is a helpful introduction. It gives information on tools, techniques and more.
This book has clear directions and steps to follow. I don’t think that it is completely easy but art takes practice. This book is worth a look for those who are hoping to become a budding artist.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group-Walter Foster Publishing. All opinions are my own.
August 24, 2022
This is a pretty good little drawing guide book.
I really liked how it walked you through the steps of shading and colouring rather than just teaching you how to do the outline and then saying “now shade! boom! perfect!” I also really enjoyed the color swatches at the bottom of each drawing.
A lot of these illustrations definitely require some previous illustration skills to match the level of detail in the book, so I’d recommend this for people of intermediate art skill who’s looking to practice their skills even more.
I really liked how it walked you through the steps of shading and colouring rather than just teaching you how to do the outline and then saying “now shade! boom! perfect!” I also really enjoyed the color swatches at the bottom of each drawing.
A lot of these illustrations definitely require some previous illustration skills to match the level of detail in the book, so I’d recommend this for people of intermediate art skill who’s looking to practice their skills even more.
August 26, 2022
This is a nice drawing book for beginners and intermediate artists. I’m not sure it’s necessarily easy but there are detailed instructions on how to draw 25 objects like a lemon, bicycle, building and pair of scissors. The shading information is particularly useful and will help you have very realistic drawings if you take the time to follow along.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
August 27, 2022
I was really struck by the line drawings on the cover and thought that this book would provide such an easy and accessible way to jump into it. Many of the book's pictures though guide you through creating full color drawings and so it wasn't quite what I envisioned, but I did love that it provided a great variety of subjects to draw with lots of great info on shading, the tools to use, etc.
August 22, 2022
I'm not sure I would describe this book as easy, but if you do have drawing talent it's a nice learning tool.
The breakdowns of each drawing are clear and rather straight forward.
The breakdowns of each drawing are clear and rather straight forward.
October 18, 2022
Great book, easy to follow and simple for beginners like me!
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
October 29, 2022
This would make the perfect gift! Add some art supplies and voilà! I am not an artist and I totally drew some of these objects and you could tell what they were!
February 20, 2023
This had some lovely ideas and tips for easy drawing. I enjoyed using it to have a go at some pictures.
May 20, 2023
I love it! It's not restrictive to certain mediums of drawing but provides you the basics of how to build the first foundation for any drawing, painting, and artwork. There are some good starters and pointers for different types of drawings e.g. figures, architecture, objects, colouring, etc. Lots of step by steps, but you can also skip them if you already have a grasp of how it is.
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