How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students Kindle Edition
Author: Catherine Holmes ID: B00JTI8SDU
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File Size: 22536 KBPrint Length: 254 pagesPublisher: Library Tales Publishing (April 16, 2014)Publication Date: April 16, 2014 Sold by: Digital Services, Inc. Language: EnglishID: B00JTI8SDUText-to-Speech: Enabled X-Ray: Enabled Word Wise: Not EnabledLending: Enabled Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled Best Sellers Rank: #194 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store) #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Design
I have reviewed over 600 products, and this one really stands out. In case you’re wondering–No, I do NOT know the author, nor has this review been requested. I thought the book would be good, but not THIS GOOD! There is a good reason why every reviewer is giving this book 5 Stars.
▲ I was really intrigued by the intricate cover. This is a hint about the fun journey that is about to start. To open the book, the author provides an extensive section on suggestions for teachers helping the beginning artist. I saw lots of good ideas for encouraging the artist. From the Introduction: "Through Art we have the opportunity to showcase our personal strengths in a meaningful way."
▲ Each drawing lesson has 3 parts: "KNOW," "UNDERSTAND," "DO." I thought this was an excellent idea–Theory first, then action. There is also a "VOCABULARY" section to introduce new terms. Excellent idea!
▲ As you might expect from an art book, the artwork is excellent. The author provides a step-by-step process for each lesson. Excellent attention to detail. I think even I could learn art this way!
▲ Many really fine and creative objects to draw. Some of my favorite drawing lessons: The "Ancient Masks" section, the "Basketball Hoop" drawing, and the "Foreshortened person" lesson. See also the "Back of the Hand" lesson.
▼ A few suggestions: I did not see a Table of Contents. That would have been helpful. Also, the book ends abruptly (after the spider web.) Normally, there is a "wrap-up" of some sort.
▲ Honestly, Catherine Holmes has produced a MAGNIFICENT book for students and teachers alike. Honestly, I am in awe of the author.
A discussion with a friend got me interested in trying out sketching and drawing as a fun and creative outlet. So I spent about an hour researching drawing and sketching ebooks. Since I wasn’t actively reading my previous Kindle Borrow Library selection, I focused on Kindle Library ebooks. Of all those, I narrowed it down to 3-4 promising. The "How to Draw Cool Stuff" was one of them. The "Look Inside" preview gave me enough confidence to give it a try, and I’m glad I did!
This is a great eBook for two groups of beginners: 1) the instant gratification type: you just got your pencils and sketch pad and you just want to start drawing things. You don’t want to learn the history of art right now, you just want to draw. You can flip through this ebook and look at all the drawing exercises. Just draw whatever you feel like, skip whatever may look complicated or uninteresting. In this fashion, I went through the whole book and filled up a giant sketchpad page with small drawings. Okay, drawing attempts is a better description, but my bad art is not what’s reviewed here
The second group of beginners are ones who want to learn more, in an easy to digest format. Each section has a learning section of text followed by the drawing exercises. A smooth and stress free way to learn. The drawing exercises are step by step, except for the last part, where you add the shading and the finishing touches. Those are not explained step by step. This can be a bit jarring, since you go from step by step to the final step being a leap of creative faith. Especially for the uninitiated. The book has a section upfront on shading that can help, but still, some may find this jump a bit jarring.
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