The Artist's Drawing Book - by Katy Lipscomb & Tyler Fisher (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Spark your creativity and hone your drawing skills with this comprehensive drawing book for beginners, including interactive lessons and fun practice pages!

Join master artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher as they guide you step-by-step through the art-making process. Using their Sketching Formula, anyone from beginners to experienced artists can learn to draw, improve their drawing abilities, expand their imagination, and achieve their creative potential. Filled with tips, tricks, and techniques, this art book guides you through a vast array of artistic approaches while inspiring your unique style, while teaching you how to draw.

If you're ready to start drawing as you develop your artistic abilities, The Artist's Drawing Book is the perfect way to help you bring your artistic dreams to fruition. From comprehensive lessons that cover the basics of art theory to unique practice prompts that will get your creative juices flowing, The Artist's Drawing Book will teach you:

• The fundamentals of art, like perspective, shading, composition, and color theory--all broken down into easy-to-digest lessons
  
• Tips for avoiding common beginner mistakes so you can confidently sketch any subject
  
• Tricks for realistic texture, blending, and shading, no matter if you're working with professional-grade colored pencils or a cheap ballpoint pen
  
• Techniques for mixing mediums so you can be limitless when creating your artwork
  
• How to view the world like a true artist so you can overcome creative block and find artistic inspiration wherever you go
  
• ...and many more invaluable tips and tricks!
  

Other key features:

• Premium 140 gsm paper is perfect for drawing with many different materials
  
• Coptic binding allows for a layflat surface, essential for any drawing book
  
• A sturdy hardcover with holographic details makes this a book you'll want to display
  
• Interactive activities encourage you to draw alongside each lesson
  
• More than 200 pages of content and over 700 inspiring illustrations
  
• Suitable for anyone looking to ignite or enhance their drawing abilities
  
• Valuable tips, tricks, and insights from the pros
  
• Creative prompts, ideas, and inspiration
  

Review Quotes

"This new how-to-draw book is an exciting addition to the world of art guides. With new ways to look at step-by-step instructions and a variety of subjects, it's perfect for both beginner and intermediate artists. The book's innovative approach encourages creativity while providing solid foundational techniques, making it a must-have for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills."
--Alli Koch, best-selling author, artist, and muralist

"Katy and Tyler have created something truly special with The Artist's Drawing Book. It covers such a wealth of knowledge that any beginner or even more seasoned artist would lap up. It's digestible and visually stunning. It makes me so excited to jump in and get creating. Every aspect is beautifully illustrated too, which is the visual person's dream! It truly demonstrated the skill and expertise of the authors. A must-have for artists!"
--Jenny Rae Phillips, artist, author, and creativity mentor

"After teaching art in school for 16 years (grades K-12), I fully understand how The Artist's Drawing Book by Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher is an essential tool for those beginning in art. If you are serious about learning this fascinating subject, then this book is for you."
--Readers' Favorite

"This is a refreshing and lively book that is sure to inspire."
--Leisure Painter

"The Artist's Drawing Book is perfect for sketching as you read along and encourages hands-on action to bring your artistic dreams to fruition."
--Artists & Illustrators Magazine

"What a fantastic way to dive into the art world! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in The Artist's Drawing Book by Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher. The art style is incredibly eye-catching, the lessons intuitive, and the plethora of varied activities are filled with fun. The whole book just brings so much inspiration, and it is impossible to stop turning the pages to try something new. As a digital artist, I've been needing something like this to really open up traditional media for me, and it does not disappoint! Easily a firm favourite on my bookshelf."
--Louise Goalby, artist behind @fleeting_ember

About the Author

In August of 2011, a sweet girl named Katy sat next to a new kid named Tyler in art class, and they fell in love at first sight. Together they have pushed to stretch the limits of each others' creativity, while also expanding their own personal aesthetics. Katy and Tyler invite you into their sketchbook, which solidifies all that they've learned through years of practice and experimentation. They can't wait to sketch with you!