Drawing Basics and Beyond

<b>Take your sketching practice to the next level with this practical and inspiring guide to drawing what you see...and beyond.</b> <p/> Sketching from life is critical to learning how to draw. It's also an invaluable source of creative inspiration. In <i>Drawing Basics and Beyond</i> artist and popular instructor Sorie Kim breaks down her compelling approach to <b>drawing from direct observation</b> to make it fun and easy <b>for artists of all levels</b>. <p/> Sorie guides you through <b>the why and how of sketching from life</b> including different approaches and the eight elements of sketching. She then shares pages from her sketchbooks captured at a variety of locations as a jumping-off point for sharing <b>innovative tips and techniques</b>. Finally Sorie provides guidance to take the information gathered from and inspired by sketching to create original imaginative art. <p/> This informative and entertaining guide reveals: <br> <ul><li> The benefits of sketching from life and how it impacts your artwork. </li><li> Sorie's seven favorite types of sketchbooks including the ugly sketchbook and when to use them. </li><li> Strategies for sketching in any location from parks to cities to zoos to museums and more. </li><li> An inside look at Sorie's fascinating sketchbooks and how she uses them in a wide variety of locations. </li><li> Approaches to adding imagination to your sketches through experimenting with mediums pushing boundaries abstraction and doodling. </li></ul> <br> No matter your chosen art medium style or subject matter sketching will <b>improve your drawing skills and observation abilities</b> and <b>increase your creativity</b>. <i>Drawing Basics and Beyond</i> is the inspirational and encouraging guide that will help you on that path whether you're just getting started or want to step up your sketching game.