Drawing Is ... - by Elizabeth Haidle (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An inspiring and affirming book on drawing and how to think about drawing..."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

An inspiring and affirming book on drawing and how to think about drawing, for kids and all curious humans ages 8 and up.
For fans of Wreck This Journal, Wreck This Picture Book and Making Comics.

What happens when you pick up a pencil? How do you talk to yourself about drawing while you're drawing? Where do your scribbles start and where do they lead?

Are you ready to find out?

With acclaimed art and editorial director of Illustoria and author-illustrator Elizabeth Haidle as your guide through the world of art, Drawing Is . . . is an essential and captivating guide to drawing, brimming with artful exercises and perfect for anyone seeking a creative adventure.

If you've ever picked up a pencil, drawn, stopped drawing, started again, doodle without purpose, sketched with intention, been disappointed with your art and thrown it out, yet turned the page to try a new experiment . . . this book is for you.

All you need is a drawing surface. A drawing tool. A dot. And a line. Whatever your skill level, you're invited to draw along.

Review Quotes

"[E]xploratory text strikes an intimate chord that should immediately put any audience at ease, extending into ideas about consciousness and self-discovery, and aligning the act with everything from 'focusing' to 'growing' to 'magic.' . . . It's like having a series of conversations with a cool, totally nonjudgmental, knows-the-ropes friend." --STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly

"An inspirational primer on the art of drawing showing how the art form is for everyone." --School Library Journal

"Haidle's illustration style is unusual, combining human and animal forms, visual sequences, and humorous depictions of abstract concepts. This comprehensive introduction provides much fodder for artistic growth and experimentation." --The Horn Book

"[F]rom the very first page, it challenges young (and older) readers to think about what it means to use your imagination in a visual form. . . . [T]his is one of the best, most complete, books on the subject I have seen, a truly essential work." --Imaginary Elevators

About the Author

ELIZABETH HAIDLE is an author-illustrator who specializes in nonfiction comics. She is the art and editorial director at Illustoria magazine. Her illustrations have appeared in graphic novels, picture books and board books. Recent projects include a Tarot For All Ages deck and fabric design for loungewear. She publishes short-form comics online and in print, exploring poetry, book reviews and memoir. She teaches online and in-person workshops about experimental comics and personal art practice and lives in Portland, Oregon.