Drawing [Paperback]

Drawing is not only a relaxing and enjoyable pastime, but also one of the original mindfulness techniques, being a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings.Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you either possess or you don't, it can be readily learned with the right teacher guiding you. Christine Allison fulfills that role with her expertise and friendly, encouraging approach.

With 10 step-by-step tutorials inDrawing, Christine helps beginners navigate a range of subject matters and drawing media, providing them with a thorough grounding in the basics of this satisfying art.

• In addition to the tutorials, Christine provides advice on tools, materials and techniques, gives plenty of tips throughout and presents ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further.
• There's also a special focus on noticing the things around you that can make interesting subject matters, practicing a drawing a day, and gathering a collection of reference material to inspire you  each explored in a feature spread, setting them apart from the tutorials.

Starred review. Drawing expert and sketchbook master Allison's guide is aimed at beginners. The author explains techniques in thoughtful yet easy-to-grasp language over the course of ten step-by-step drawing exercises and several short articles on areas of special focus, such as inspiration and observation. The exercises, which resemble a cooking recipe format, walk readers through creating their own tonal or color drawings of still lifes, landscapes, city scenes, interiors, and even a self-portrait. Drawings use both life and photos as source material. There is enough advice and encouragement here to get readers of beginning artistic skill level started drawing.

• Includes 10 step-by-step projects
• Features advice on tools, materials and techniques
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