Drawing For Dummies
The fast and easy way to unleash your inner artist and learn to drawHolding fast to the simple philosophy that only you can teach yourself to draw,Drawing For Dummiesgives you the tools you need to explore the basics and move on to more advanced techniques. It's never too late to unleash the artist within . . . so grab a pad and pencil and let this friendly, hands-on guide put you on the road to self-expression.Drawing 101 — find out everything you need to know to start drawing, from the supplies you'll need to ideas for findinginspirationSharpen your pencil (and your skills) — learn to create dimension on a flat piece of paper, add shading to render light and shadow, add depth, and much moreLet's get digital — discover the world of digital drawing and get guidance on the tools and software used to create sketches and layers with your personal computerBring your drawing to life — start experimenting with subject matter to draw still lifes, nature, people, and animalsOpen the book and find:The supplies and techniques you need to create different types of drawingsIdeas and strategies for tackling drawing projectsFree downloadable digitaldrawing toolsHow to balance shapesTips for creating line drawingsHelpful instruction for creating 3D drawingsTextures and patterns that can enhance your drawingHow to add perspectiveLearn to:Draw animals, people, still life, and moreMaster shading, blending, composition,and perspectiveCreate your drawings from simplegeometric shapes to finished artwork