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 viewDraw what you see, not what you think, by drawing upside downUse a grid system to improve accuracyLook at negative space to check accuracyBreak the subject down into simple shapes; Sketch daily to improve more quicklyCreate an eye-catching focal pointDraw on unusual surfacesConvert your reference image to black and white to simplifyDraw with one continuous line to strengthen your brain, eye, and hand coordinationDevelop your signature styleDraw more realistic teethFocus on the process, not the productAvoid smudging that can ruin your drawingsCrop your artwork to create a more compelling piece.
