Learn the Secrets of the Pros! Artist and author Catherine V. Holmes has spent a lifetime drawing and honing her drawing skills. In 101 Drawing Secrets, she shares many of her tried-and-true tips for creating stunning artwork. No matter which subject you choose to tackle, from people to animals to landscapes and more, you will find dozens of ways to take your art to the next level! Get Tons of Tips On: Choosing the right supplies Drawing what you see Drawing people Being more creative Gaining confidence Adding realism to your drawings and much more! Learn Important Drawing Concepts Hacks for Drawing More Accurately Capture what you see by measuring lengths and checking angles, looking at negative space, turning your image upside down, and other strategies. Tips for Bringing Your Drawings to Life Helpful hints like using contour lines, varying pencil pressure, and adding a cast shadow will breathe life into your drawings. Guides for Creating Stronger Compositions There are many ways to improve your compositions, such as applying the rule of thirds to choose a focal point, adding backgrounds, using perspective, and cropping your composition. Here Are Just a Few of the Dozens of Secrets #32: Believe Your Eyes It’s easy to draw what you think an object looks like, rather than what you're actually seeing. You know this apple is probably not bigger than the man’s head but because of perspective, it looks bigger. Don’t let your brain talk you out of drawing what you really see. #64: Convey Motion Drawings and paintings allow an artist to capture a scene during a moment in time. The scene stands still, as it is simply an instant that is recorded. At the same time, it is possible to expand that moment with motion. One way is to blur the background. #54: Vary Your Shading Marks You don’t just have to add smooth, blended strokes to a form to shade it. Try one or more of these shading techniques to produce a different texture or mood in your drawing. #88: Set a Time Limit Many people would love to learn to draw but feel they don’t have time. On the other hand, some artists find they’re spending too much time on an artwork or specific parts of a work. Setting a time limit allows you to focus on the subject and can make it seem less overwhelming as well.
✔ Author(s): Catherine V. Holmes
✔ Title: 101 Drawing Secrets: Take Your Art to the Next Level with Simple Tips and Techniques (The 15-Minute Artist)
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (65 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 168462018X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781684620180
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about 101 Drawing Secrets by Catherine V. Holmes
Josephine Alvarez
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Sydney Richardson
The way the author handled complex emotions and relationships was remarkable. I felt deeply connected to the characters, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and moving.
Kara Snyder
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
