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Illustration School: Let's Draw a Story

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Illustration School: Let's Draw a Story by Sachiko Umoto invites readers into a whimsical world where fantasy comes alive through drawing. This engaging book features a story told through a sketchbook format, encouraging artists to complete the tale with their own illustrations. Follow charming characters and lively elements that celebrate adventure and creativity while practising varied illustration techniques in Umoto's uniquely simple and delightful style.
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Ideal for artists, crafters, and art enthusiasts of all skill levelsβ€”whether novices or experiencedβ€”who wish to develop their drawing skills and enjoy a creative storytelling experience through illustration.

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Created by one of Japan's most popular artists, this book provides detailed and complete instruction for colourful illustrations presented in a fun 'finish the story' format.

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Created by one of Japan's most popular artists, this book offers a story in a sketchbook. Take off into the world of fantasy with Sachiko Umoto's unique, fun character drawings and help them finish their story with your own drawings and sketches.

Practice your own illustration techniques and follow the fun, appealing characters and elements that celebrate life and adventure. The author's special and distinct style is simple, appealing, happy, and cute, offering artists, crafters, and art enthusiastsβ€”both with and without experienceβ€”the instruction and inspiration to draw people, characters, animals, flowers, plants, and more!

The fifth instalment in the Illustration School series is for artists of all skill levels who want to bring the story to life visually. It offers both entertaining and fun drawing instruction and techniques, alongside inspiring and sweet characters and elements.

Series: Illustration School

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631590931

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: 300 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Sachiko Umoto, born in 1970, graduated with a degree in oil painting from Tama Art University (Tokyo). In addition to her work as an illustrator, she also produces animation works for Usagi-Ou Inc. She is the author of An Introduction to Making Illustrations and An Introduction to Sketching. She dearly loves dogs and Hawaii.

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