101 Drawing Secrets (The 15-Minute Artist)

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.

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