101 Drawing Secrets: Take Your Art to the Next Level with Simple Tips and Techniques

Bestselling author and drawing master Catherine V. Holmes distills a lifetime of drawing knowledge into 101 easy-to-grasp tips for artists who want to improve their drawing.

Artist extraordinaire Catherine V. Holmes has written numerous successful step-by-step drawing books.101 Drawing Secrets takes a different spin on the traditional how-to-draw book. Busy artists who are short on time or just want to learn something new easily can dip into the book at any point and pick up a tip or trick they can immediately apply to their own artwork. From quick written tips, to illustrated examples, to simple step-by-step tutorials, the tips provide valuable insight into drawing for anyone wanting to take their art to the next level. Tips include: Draw from different points of view; Draw what you see, not what you think, by drawing upside down; Use a grid system to improve accuracy; Look at negative space to check accuracy; Break the subject down into simple shapes; Sketch daily to improve more quickly; Create an eye-catching focal point; Draw on unusual surfaces; Convert your reference image to black and white to simplify; Draw with one continuous line to strengthen your brain, eye, and hand coordination; Develop your signature style; Draw more realistic teeth; Focus on the process, not the product; Avoid smudging that can ruin your drawings; Crop your artwork to create a more compelling piece.

Author: Catherine V. Holmes
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Published: 10/05/2021
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 10.87h x 8.50w x 0.32d
ISBN13: 9781684620180
ISBN10: 168462018X
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing
- Art | Techniques | Pencil Drawing
- Art | Techniques | Pen & Ink Drawing

About the Author
Catherine V. Holmes is a teacher, artist, youth advocate, and the author of the bestselling How to Draw Cool Stuff, The 15-Minute Artist, and other drawing books. She lives with her family in the Boston area.