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Jun 05, 2012 Autumn rated it it was ok

Not Very Helpful or Inspiring. If you have average drawing ability and are ready to see dramatic improvement in your drawing, or if you are at a point in your life where you feel driven to create and dedicate yourself to learning how to draw, put this book down and read Betty Edward's "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" instead. If you're just looking for an overview of drawing portraits or caricatures, or if you want to learn how to shade with hatching or crosshatching, "Drawing for Dummi Not Very Helpful or Inspiring. If you have average drawing ability and are ready to see dramatic improvement in your drawing, or if you are at a point in your life where you feel driven to create and dedicate yourself to learning how to draw, put this book down and read Betty Edward's "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" instead. If you're just looking for an overview of drawing portraits or caricatures, or if you want to learn how to shade with hatching or crosshatching, "Drawing for Dummies" is the book for you. ...more

Apr 11, 2010 Saxie5 rated it it was ok

This book should be called Drawing for People Who Have Somewhat of a Clue. This book is not for beginners.
Although the author made some good points and gave some good advice, she seems to forget that not everyone has been drawing for years. For example, the section on shading needs to be "dumbed down" a bit.
This book should be called Drawing for People Who Have Somewhat of a Clue. This book is not for beginners.
Although the author made some good points and gave some good advice, she seems to forget that not everyone has been drawing for years. For example, the section on shading needs to be "dumbed down" a bit.
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The exercises were a bit remedial, but that's obviously what I needed. This was excellent for self-teaching; no instructor required. She comes with the purchase--AND she keeps her website current for further study! The exercises were a bit remedial, but that's obviously what I needed. This was excellent for self-teaching; no instructor required. She comes with the purchase--AND she keeps her website current for further study! ...more

This is my very first book and I really enjoyed both writing and creating the over 400 illustrations.

Very useful, if you want to start drawing some basic elements.

Jan 31, 2015 Shiloh rated it liked it

It's a good book if you are looking to improve or begin drawing skills, however I wasn't impressed with the constant style setting. There was no mix up of drawing styles it kept to the basic realistic, still life, ect.. Over all it was fun to do the activities however I wouldn't recommend to someone who is looking to expand there drawing styles. It's a good book if you are looking to improve or begin drawing skills, however I wasn't impressed with the constant style setting. There was no mix up of drawing styles it kept to the basic realistic, still life, ect.. Over all it was fun to do the activities however I wouldn't recommend to someone who is looking to expand there drawing styles. ...more

Jan 24, 2015 Chris Bridges rated it it was amazing

Great book for anyone wanting to learn to draw. It takes you through step by step. I borrowed this from the library and will now be buying it

Apr 18, 2014 Kay rated it really liked it

I was looking for a basic good introduction to drawing. I think this book did that.

Oct 02, 2016 Fred rated it it was ok

A bit too traditionnal and old school. I wish there was more modern techniques in there...

Sep 14, 2016 Mary Adams rated it it was amazing

Started this book and I refer to it so often when doing my art, it is a definite must have for Artist.

With the many excellent alternatives within reach, there's little reason to turn to this guidebook. With the many excellent alternatives within reach, there's little reason to turn to this guidebook. ...more