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Easy Drawing

Simple step-by-step lessons for learning to draw in more than just pencil
Series: Art Made Easy
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Easy Drawing by Chelsea Ward empowers beginners to create beautiful, simple drawings without the intimidation of technical jargon. The book guides artists through step-by-step progressive images covering subjects like flowers, landscapes, animal portraits, and everyday still lifes. Throughout, tips help avoid common pitfalls, encouraging confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

This accessible approach introduces key art concepts such as colour, value, form, and perspective, preparing readers for more advanced techniques and fostering a lasting artistic journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for absolute beginners and those seeking a relaxed, enjoyable introduction to drawing. Suitable for adult learners and hobbyists looking to build foundational skills without pressure.

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Easy Drawing offers beginning artists a definite way to succeed. Without getting bogged down in a lot of technical detail, artists just need to gather a few inexpensive supplies and put graphite pencil or colored pencil to paper!

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Leave your artistic insecurities behind as you easily re-create the simple but beautiful drawings in Art Made Easy: 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 include:

  • Flowers, leaves, and trees
  • Landscapes
  • Animal portraits
  • Gestures of animals and people
  • Still lifes of everyday objects
  • And much more

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 familiarising 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 colour, 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.

Series: Art Made Easy

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781600589515

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing

Illustration: 260+ color illustrations and photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Chelsea Ward is an art teacher and maker of one-of-a-kind creations. Chelsea, who holds a BFA in studio art from University of Texas at Austin, currently manages her small business, Sketchy Notions, and an Etsy shop of custom treasures; teaches art lessons through Arts Outreach; co-hosts Bellissima Art Retreats with Gypsy Studios in Tuscany; and is the head chalk scribbler with Chalk by Chels. She is also the artist behind Cursive Cursing, a line of swear-word greeting cards. Her work has been featured in Elite Wedding Collection and The Knot, among other publications. Chelsea is the author of Modern Drawing, Your Year in Art, and Modern Colored Pencil (Walter Foster Publishing). Learn more at www.chelseawardart.com

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