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30-minute drawing for beginners : easy step-by-step lessons and techniques for landscapes, still lifes, figures, and more  Cover Image Book Book

30-minute drawing for beginners : easy step-by-step lessons and techniques for landscapes, still lifes, figures, and more / Jordan DeWilde ; illustration by Eva Sánchez Gómez.

DeWilde, Jordan, (author.). Sánchez Gómez, Eva, 1986- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Build basic drawing skills with easy 30-minute lessons. Anyone can learn to draw! 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners is the perfect place to get started, with easy lessons that you can do in half an hour or less. Even if you have no drawing experience, you'll grow your skills and confidence over the course of this book with short, simple exercises that break down the basics of sketching, shading, composition, perspective, and more. A step-by-step approach: clear, illustrated instructions let you see your progress as you start with sketching simple forms like a cube, then move into drawing a landscape or a self-portrait. Simple materials: you'll only need basic, affordable art supplies like pencils, paper, erasers, a ruler, and 30 minutes set aside for drawing. Essential art concepts: each chapter explains a key element of drawing, like line, shape, texture, and form, and includes activities to apply what you learned, for a good balance of theory and practice"-- Page [4] of cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781647391225
  • ISBN: 1647391229
  • Physical Description: ix, 73 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2021]

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Formatted Contents Note:
Get started -- Sketching, guides, and shapes -- Dimensions and forms -- Proportions, space, and composition -- Perspective and angles -- Shading and light -- Texture and detail.
Subject: Drawing > Technique.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at De Soto.

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30-Minute Drawing for Beginners : Easy Step-By-Step Lessons and Techniques for Landscapes, Still Lifes, Figures, and More
30-Minute Drawing for Beginners : Easy Step-By-Step Lessons and Techniques for Landscapes, Still Lifes, Figures, and More
by DeWilde, Jordan
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30-Minute Drawing for Beginners : Easy Step-By-Step Lessons and Techniques for Landscapes, Still Lifes, Figures, and More


Unlock your drawing potential with lessons you can do on your lunch break No drawing experience? No time for classes? No problem! 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners can teach you a new drawing technique in the time it takes to fold the laundry or grab a coffee. Broken into bite-sized lessons on how to draw, this entry-level drawing book for adults of all ages gives you a strong foundation in the fundamentals, like shading, perspective, composition, and more. Grow your drawing skills and confidence with: Easy-to-follow instructions --Build your abilities with illustrated, step-by-step directions designed to help you progress from sketching simple forms to detailed landscapes and self-portraits. Essential techniques --Learn the key elements you'll need to improve your drawing, such as shape, texture, and form, and then practice what you've learned with bonus challenges. Lessons you'll want to practice --With some exercises as short as 10 minutes, it's easy to fit lessons from 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners into even the busiest schedule. Start learning to draw in minutes with this fun and encouraging guide to drawing for beginners.

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