101 Ways to Draw


Book Description

Master and combine different media in your drawing—from soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fiber-tip pens, conté sticks to watercolor pencils. This visual directory of drawing techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to explore and experiment with all the different techniques and mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try. A wealth of media and equipment is demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques progress, you’ll explore the creative possibilities beyond one medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new light. Start with basic graphite pencils, sticks and powder to explore line and tone, shading, creating textures and erasing. Then move on to coloured pencils to cover techniques such as burnishing, lifting and sgraffito. There are various interesting methods to try with water-soluble coloured pencils too, including different ways of applying water, blending and overlaying colours. There are some really interesting ways to use ink pens for painting effects and instructions are included for cutting your own quill pen. Ballpoint pens, fiber-tips, marker pens and brush pens are also great tools for creating modern, graphic drawings—pick up some handy tips for mark making and blending. Finally, experiment with mixed media and combining various pencils, pastels, crayons, powder, sticks and pens for some stunning results. Be inspired by the huge range of drawings in this book to expand and develop your own skills.




How to Draw 101 Things That Go


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Simple step-by-step line illustrations make it easy for children to draw with confidence. Each title contains 101 different images in all manner of shapes, sizes and poses.




How to Draw 101 Things for Kids


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Learning to draw has never been easier! How To Draw 101 Things For Kids uses simple step-by-step guides to teach your children how to draw adorable things as well as wonderful characters. This book is designed for kids to learn how to draw, no experience needed! With over 100 things to draw, your children will be entertained for hours while learning a new skill. Your kids will draw the simple basic shapes shown in step one, and move on to step two and keep going to the last step before finishing their drawing in the practice section! The new lines in each step are shown clearly and simply, so they'll know exactly what to draw. Finally, add color to your drawing with colored pencils, crayons or whatever you have available! Plus, your kids will learn new information when drawing because there is an exciting fact on every page! About this book: Over 100 cute things as A variety of animals, sea animals, bugs and insects. Draw your favourite fruit, food items and sweet treats. Get inspired with trees, flowers, transport, sport and more. Suitable for all drawing beginners. Simple step-by-step instructions. Top-quality exclusive illustrations. Tons of exciting fun facts. An amazing gift for your little ones.




101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw


Book Description

Bursting with humor and imagination, this how-to drawing book will put a smile on your face with original cat mash-ups, step-by-step drawing instructions, doodling exercises, and mindfulness activities. 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw follows in the successful pawsteps of author Lulu Mayo's 18 existing books, featuring: Quirky cats including sushi cats, emotional cat veggies, cat crockery, and much more. Step-by-step instructions for drawing an array of fun feline pictures. Spreads featuring plenty of cat doodling prompts and mindfulness exercises that will inspire and de-stress you. Fun facts about cats that will keep you entertained from cover to cover. Lulu Mayo's signature whimsical and humorous style of writing and drawing offers you the inspiration to doodle all types of cats in fun mash-ups and scenarios. Stimulate your curiosity and explore fun and inspiring ways to draw felines with 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw!




101 Ways to Promote Your Real Estate Web Site


Book Description

An increasing number of real estate buyers and sellers are making the Web their first destination, so getting more of them to stop at an agency’s or individual agent’s site can mean thousands of dollars in commissions. The proven e-mail, linking, and online advertising techniques provided will increase initial visitor traffic to any real estate website and keep buyers and sellers returning again and again. In addition, real estate agents and office managers can use the templates, checklists, and forms included to make their website an important and effective selling tool.




How to Draw 101 Pets


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Learn how to draw 101 different pets. It's easy Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artists' skills This 48-page book from Top That Publishing contains step-by-step line drawings to help budding artists draw 101 different animals in various shapes, sizes and poses. Since each image is broken down into six simple steps, children will quickly gain in confidence when they see their finished results, and will soon be adapting their designs and drawing freehand pictures of their own. Ideal for junior artists age 5+.




So You Thought You Couldn't Draw?


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Created for aspiring artists whose work never even made it onto their mother's refrigerator, this handbook contains an accessible, step-by-step program for learning how to draw. This revised edition breaks the process down into three distinct stages--the first presents the key techniques that form the core of the process; the second focuses solely on texture; and the third outlines how to select and use photographs to be used as references for drawing. Designed as a self-study workbook, this handbook provides clear, specific instructions that eliminate guesswork and enable amateurs to master drawing techniques in no time. Gridded exercise pages make it easy to complete the lessons right in the book.




How to Draw 101 Baby Animals


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Learn how to draw 101 different baby animals! Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artists' skills.




How to Draw 101 Monsters


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Learn how to draw 101 different monsters including a friendly ghost, a spooky robot and a man-eating plant! From the multi-million selling 'How to Draw 101' series comes this spooky spiral bound activity book that contains step-by-step line drawings to help budding artists draw 101 different monsters and Halloween-themed characters in various shapes, sizes and poses. It's easy! Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artists' skills! Since each image is broken down into six simple steps, children will quickly gain in confidence when they see their finished results, and will soon be adapting their designs and drawing freehand pictures of their own. All you need is a pen/pencil and paper to get started! Ideal for junior artists age 5+.




Drawing Animals 101


Book Description

With her unique perspective as both an artist and a veterinarian, Mari Suzuki provides step-by-step instruction on drawing animals that even beginners can grasp. In meticulous detail, she explores different animals' proportions, skeletal forms, musculature, and other physical fundamentals. While Suzuki includes an array of creatures--from pandas and penguins to kangaroos and elephants--dogs and cats provide the template, because of their availability and wide range of movements. Each project is done in pencil, giving the work a genuine figure-drawing feel.