Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing

Love this book. It begins with the basic materials for drawing and includes stuff I wouldnt have used.It has info on perspective, (which i struggle with), shading, and making shapes to begin the drawing. The title might be a tad misleading, i think it's a bit more advanced than the (absolute) beginner, but i still give it 5 stars for all the info it has. If you draw and want to take it to the next level, this book will be helpful.

Really good book for learning to draw! Taking are classes & so helpful in drawing!

Let me begin by stating that I am a fairly decent hobby artist that has been self taught in all my endeavors. That being said, over the years I have found many good art books that were "for beginners" that really were a bit more advanced than the title would make you believe. This is not one of those books. The book was a simple step-by-step kind of guide for those that want to make the journey from the awkward cartoonish drawings we learn as children to a more realistic and satisfying sketch of items around you in the world. It truly is a beginner book and the bare bones to beginning sketches with observation. I personally gathered no new information reading this; but I do not think giving a poor rating would be fair since it was decently written and had plenty of example pictures along the way. Just giving others like myself a fair warning.

Perfect graduating concepts. Easy to follow

For over 60 years I haven't been able to draw a straight line with a ruler...and, believe me, that's not far from the truth. When the kids were little I was asked only once or twice to "draw me xxx" and then they would say, "That's OK Auntie Norma, we'll get Mommy or Uncle Jim to draw it. We can't tell what you drew!" Needless to say, I accepted my plight and quit trying to draw. I retired and with the time now somewhat available, I've been "re-trying" many new things. One of the grand-nieces asked me to draw something and WE BOTH RECOGNIZED IT! I decided to try again. Hence the purchase of this book. It is really a good book...it gives you tips on drawing everything from scenery to people. I use a fair amount of erasers but my sketches are improving and my eye is improving. I try the tips they give and it works! I would definitely recommend this book to others as a good tool for drawing. Just remember, like anything else in life, you do better when you study and you have to practice! Have fun! I am.

While this book will help me in the long run I have found another book which helps me far more as an absolute beginner. This one jumps way ahead of beginner mode too fast. But I can see where it will be of value later as I develop. So while not what I had hoped for to start with this is not a disappointment. Glad I have it but I'll have to grow into it. A good buy that I would recommend.

Bring them to Paper and Pencil, give them the respect they need for thing’s written! Put a book in their hand’s and let this Love develop earnestly, reading and writing are closely related! Has a positive effect on our children, Teenager’s including Adult’s too!

A very good book. Taught me everything in know about drawing in realism and wish there were more like this one. The book arrived quickly and in great condition.

I have recently taken up drawing and have searched for a really good book on drawing for beginners. After buying several books that promised to teach but never delivered, I finally came across this one. It really is an excellent book. It's full of techniques and tips, in fact, every thing you need to know about drawing and the basic tools you need. Within weeks, I was drawing things I never thought I could, a real confidence boost! I would highly recommend this book.

the book is brand new and beautiful. it was late but that it came. 5 stars!

Very detailed and nice guide to get started!

Truly the best book for absolute beginners. It gives very good explanations. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Examples are explained in detail. Author is very supportive throughout the book and gives words of encouragement, which feels nice.

Good