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Getting Started (15-Minute Drawing)

Erin McManness

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An approachable, interactive workbook with loads of tips, techniques and ideas, Getting Started (15-Minute Drawing) is a fun and approachable way to learning the art of pencil drawing.

Learn how to draw with easy, stress-free lessons designed to build a solid foundation for drawing in just 15 minutes. Starting with pencil techniques and warm-up exercises, the book guides you in exploring the basics of drawing with graphite pencil from how to hold a pencil and varying pressure to practicing basic strokes and techniques, including hatching, crosshatching, stippling, creating texture, blending and more. Prompts and open spaces invite you to practice your newfound skills directly inside the book and to record your progress.

Once you've mastered the basics, you are then guided through more than 30 step-by-step projects across a range of subjects, including flowers, animals, buildings and everyday items. Each project starts with a basic shape, with each step building on the previous until the project is finished-in just 15 minutes.