How to Draw What You See

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Summary: A Virtual Classroom for Various Drawing Techniques
Review: This book has been extremely helpful in honing my artistic skills. If you have a true passion for art, and can't afford the formalized training, this book is ideal for you. The author has a unique ability to effectively instruct the reader. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to perfect his or her drawing skills. If you're a begginer, this book can't be beat.

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Summary: A Virtual Classroom for Various Drawing Techniques
Review: This book has been extremely helpful in honing my artistic skills. If you have a true passion for art, and can't afford the formalized training, this book is ideal for you. The author has a unique ability to effectively instruct the reader. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to perfect his or her drawing skills. If you're a begginer, this book can't be beat.

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Summary: Not as good as Edwards' "Drawing on the Right Side ..."
Review: This book isn't nearly as user-friendly, informative, or practical as Betty Edwards' classic, the new edition of "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." I'd advise getting that instead of this one.

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Summary: Not as good as Edwards' "Drawing on the Right Side ..."
Review: This book isn't nearly as user-friendly, informative, or practical as Betty Edwards' classic, the new edition of "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." I'd advise getting that instead of this one.

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Summary: This is a GREAT Book
Review: This book was written with me in mind. I am a begininng amature artist who wanted to learn more about drawing. The instructions in this book took me from drawing basic shapes, though shading to sketching full compositions. It even goes beyond drawining to introducing acrlics and washes. Even the simplist procedure is gone over in detail so I never felt lost on how I was to get from one set to the next. Don't be fooled by the price. This is a complete refrence book that I use more then other books that have cost three times more.

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Summary: A good reference, and overall view of drawing
Review: This is a good reference. The figure drawing section is well developed and good for the beginner. The book covers Still Life, Landscape, Perspective and Composition, Lighting, and Materials and various strokes/charcoal, pencil, etc. The foundation of the methodology in this book is its use of geometrical shapes (cones, cubes, triangles), reminiscent of Luca Cambiosa in the 16th Century. Then the book moves on to more advanced drawing/painting with Wash, Opaque, Acrylics and Ink. It's a good buy at this price, and a welcome addition to the artists shelf. [But if you're into Figure Drawing, also see books by Jack Hamm, and also "Art of Drawing" -Willy Pogany, "How to Draw The Human Figure" -Famous Artists School, and "The Figure" -Walt Reed] Any of these figure drawing books, combined with "HOW TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE" makes for an excellent combination in the home library.

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Summary: A good reference, and overall view of drawing
Review: This is a good reference. The figure drawing section is well developed and good for the beginner. The book covers Still Life, Landscape, Perspective and Composition, Lighting, and Materials and various strokes/charcoal, pencil, etc. The foundation of the methodology in this book is its use of geometrical shapes (cones, cubes, triangles), reminiscent of Luca Cambiosa in the 16th Century. Then the book moves on to more advanced drawing/painting with Wash, Opaque, Acrylics and Ink. It's a good buy at this price, and a welcome addition to the artists shelf. [But if you're into Figure Drawing, also see #1 "Art of Drawing" -Willy Pogany, #2 "How to Draw The Human Figure" -Famous Artists School, and #3 "The Figure" -Walt Reed] Any of these figure drawing books, combined with "HOW TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE" makes for an excellent combination in the home library.