If you can write your name, you have enough touch to learn to draw. Let Mark Linley inspire you to pick up your pencil and create a magical masterpiece. His positive approach secures quick, accurate results and ever-growing confidence.Learn to look properly and get the basic outlines correct; include the key features but simplify what you see; understand how shading (such as dot stipple or cross-hatching) can transform a sketch; get the eye level right and see how a grid h...

Learn to draw the fun way! Like almost everyone in the world, you are bursting with raw artistic talent just waiting to be released. In a few deft sweeps of your pencil, capture the character of your 'victim'. Use swift strokes to create a face that has instant appeal. Exaggerate the features to make a comical caricature. Brighten up someone's day with your own tiny bit of magic!"Yes, you can do it," says Mark Linley, "and I show you exactly how!"

Fun, simple and entertaining – this book will help the complete novice turn out professional looking cartoons in minutes. Suitable for all age groups.

Does drawing ability seem restricted to the 'gifted' where others would appear afflicted with picture dyslexia or a crippling lack of confidence in drawing? This book (now with large images for tablets) might help those wishing to learn to draw.Designed to help build confidence in drawing, this book begins at the beginning, not with an exercise on how to draw a potted plant. Preliminary chapters explore the underlying causes of picture dyslexia with questionnaires into handedness a...

Pen Drawing An Illustrated Treatise by Charles Maginnis, Includes beautiful illustrations from the original book. Easy to use table of contents take you right to the chapter and verse you are looking for CHAPTER I.—Style in Pen Drawing CHAPTER II.—Materials CHAPTER III.—Technique CHAPTER IV.—Values CHAPTER V.—Practical Problems CHAPTER VI.—Architectural Drawing CHAPTER VII.—Decorative Drawing

Pen and ink is one of the most enjoyable art forms. Although pen marks are permanent, you can usually work around your mistakes. This eBook article, of about 6,000 words, explores the various techniques of pen and ink, as well as shows how this art medium can be combined with color. Besides noting art materials, it includes tips for sketching, doodling, drawing outdoors and even sketching on trips. Photos of some of the author's drawings are also included.

"Exploring Ballpoint Pen Art: Drawing Techniques and Tips" is an article, of almost 40 pages, written to encourage readers to unlock the world of drawing with ballpoint pens. Besides sharing drawing techniques and tips, it also includes the history of the ballpoint pen movement and highlights prominent ballpoint pen artists.The article is complete with photos of the author's ballpoint pen drawings and resources for anyone who wants to start drawing with ballpoint pens.

Unleash your inner artist in just a couple of days with this hands-on beginner's guide to drawing full of techniques, projects...

A must-have reference for every watercolorist!This is your complete guide to watercolor-from basic art concepts and techniques to fun special effects and pointers for painting popular subjects. Secrets of Watercolor, From Basics to Special Effects is a handy reference that beginners and experienced artists simply can't be without.Learn how to:• Work with the right materials• Master all essential techniques• Choose, mix and app...

A complete course for the can't-wait-to-get-started beginner!Got the urge to draw? What are you waiting for?! Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3 with Grant Fuller's Start Sketching & Drawing Now! Packed full of easy and fun techniques, readers will learn to create accurate and expressive likenesses of people, animals, landscapes, and objects. Suddenly rendering even something as mundane as an electrical plug will become an adventure in seeing-and as you'l...

Take your watercolor paintings to the next level with these great techniques. Build a foundation with basic techniques like using wet-into-wet washes and glazing and layering before moving right along to using blooms, backruns, salt and wax to create great effects. Not only will you create gorgeous paintings, but you'll have fun doing them.

A must-have reference for anyone who draws!This is your complete guide to drawing-packed with everything you need to know about materials, techniques and drawing styles. Learn the secrets to rendering any subject, and quickly find the answers to common problems and questions so that you can get back to the drawing board. Secrets of Drawing, Start to Finish is a handy, one-stop reference that beginners and experienced artists simply can't be without.