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30-Minute Drawing for Beginners: Easy Step-By-Step Lessons and Techniques for Landscapes, Still Lifes, Figures, and More

by Jordan Dewilde

A practical introduction to drawing in short lessons

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A practical introduction to drawing in short lessons

Jordan Dewilde’s guide organizes drawing practice into brief, step-by-step exercises, moving from simple forms toward subjects such as landscapes and self-portraits. Along the way, it introduces foundational elements including shading, perspective, composition, shape, texture, and form. Bonus challenges provide opportunities to apply the techniques. The short lesson format is a defining feature, with some exercises described as taking as little as 10 minutes, while the book’s subject range includes still lifes and figures as well as landscapes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults new to drawing who want instruction in foundational techniques
  • Beginners who prefer short exercises that can fit into a limited practice schedule
  • Learners interested in drawing a range of subjects, including landscapes, still lifes, and figures

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Drawing fundamentalsStep-by-step practiceLandscapes, still lifes, and figuresShort-form learning

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Book overview

Unlock your drawing potential with lessons you can do on your lunch break

No drawing experience? No time for classes? No problem! 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners can teach you a new drawing technique in the time it takes to fold the laundry or grab a coffee. Broken into bite-sized lessons on how to draw, this entry-level drawing book for adults of all ages gives you a strong foundation in the fundamentals, like shading, perspective, composition, and more.

Grow your drawing skills and confidence with:

 

  • Easy-to-follow instructions--Build your abilities with illustrated, step-by-step directions designed to help you progress from sketching simple forms to detailed landscapes and self-portraits.
  • Essential techniques--Learn the key elements you'll need to improve your drawing, such as shape, texture, and form, and then practice what you've learned with bonus challenges.
  • Lessons you'll want to practice--With some exercises as short as 10 minutes, it's easy to fit lessons from 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners into even the busiest schedule.

 

Start learning to draw in minutes with this fun and encouraging guide to drawing for beginners.

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