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Drawing For Dummies

Authors:

Brenda Hoddinott ,

Overview

Anyone can learn to draw with these easy instructions and fun practice ideas

Drawing For Dummies makes it easy to learn the basics of drawing and even master advanced techniques. With a little instruction and practice, there’s no such thing as “I just can’t draw.” Drawing can help you relieve stress, express your emotions and creativity, communicate across cultures, improve memory, and develop and strengthen fine motor skills. This user-friendly Dummies resource will teach you how to see the world through the eyes of an artist, explore your inner visions, and open up your creativity through drawing exercises. Step-by-step illustrations and images, newly enlarged in this edition, will show you exactly how to achieve the results you want. It might be time to invest in some picture frames, because you’re about to make art you can be proud of.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing, including the essential supplies you’ll need
Practice drawing techniques, get your creativity flowing, and explore your own mind with fun drawing exercises
Get step-by-step instructions on how to draw anything in a range of styles
Improve your abilities with tips and ideas for making your drawings better

Complete beginners and more advanced artists alike will have fun developing their skills with Drawing For Dummies.

Anyone can learn to draw with these easy instructions and fun practice ideas

Drawing For Dummies makes it easy to learn the basics of drawing and even master advanced techniques. With a little instruction and practice, there’s no such thing as “I just can’t draw.” Drawing can help you relieve stress, express your emotions and creativity, communicate across cultures, improve memory, and develop and strengthen fine motor skills. This user-friendly Dummies resource will teach you how to see the world through the eyes of an artist, explore your inner visions, and open up your creativity through drawing exercises. Step-by-step illustrations and images, newly enlarged in

this edition, will show you exactly how to achieve the results you want. It might be time to invest in some picture frames, because you’re about to make art you can be proud of.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing, including the essential supplies you’ll need
Practice drawing techniques, get your creativity flowing, and explore your own mind with fun drawing exercises
Get step-by-step instructions on how to draw anything in a range of styles
Improve your abilities with tips and ideas for making your drawings better

Complete beginners and more advanced artists alike will have fun developing their skills with Drawing For Dummies.

Drawing For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Discover everything you need to know to get started with drawing, including what supplies and styles to use to create different types of drawings. You'll also find ways to come up with ideas about what to draw.

About The Authors

Jamie Combs is an adjunct professor at the Herron School of Art & Design, where she teaches several classes on drawing, painting, and design.

Brenda Hoddinott is an award-winning artist and art educator.