Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

By Mark Willenbrink, Mary Willenbrink,

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Book description

This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined!

Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all-from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Drawing for the Absolute Beginner as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is a classic.

Be sure not to let the title deceive you, though. It is useful for artists at all levels because it is a place to refresh basic skills. To see in a very clear way how to draw a man standing is super helpful no matter where you are in your art practice.

If you aim to draw fantastical caricatures or very realistically, this book breaks it all down for you so that you can hit the ground running in your own personal style. 

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