From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won't believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Perfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with a basic introduction to optical illusions and how they work. Jonathan Stephen Harris then guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing...

"Master more than 80 drawing techniques with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists. Kickstart your creativity and create a masterpiece with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists. Whether you want to try your hand at drawing for the first time or fine-tune your artistic skills, Artist's Drawing Techniques is for you. Learn how to work with charcoal, pen, and pastels and discover everything you need to know...

"Packed with practical tips and advice, this book shows you how to fill your sketchbook or watercolor pad with a variety of everyday items that catch your eye. Author Tomoko Kuramae provides detailed step-by-step instructions on sketching and perspective, then shows you how to bring your finished sketches to life with brilliant transparent watercolors. She explains how to draw dozens of objects realistically from a variety of angles based on cubes...

"Learn to make your characters unique, compelling and lifelike with these 75 exercises for all skill levels, including beginners. Topics include tools and materials; shapes; personalities; facial expressions; body language; character interaction; and costuming. Character types featured include more than just humans; learn how to draw animals, plants, creatures and more. Author Bev Johnson guides you through a variety of questions to explore not only...

Build basic drawing skills with easy 30-minute lessons. Anyone can learn to draw! 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners is the perfect place to get started, with easy lessons that you can do in half an hour or less. Even if you have no drawing experience, you'll grow your skills and confidence over the course of this book with short, simple exercises that break down the basics of sketching, shading, composition, perspective, and more. A step-by-step approach...

"After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right? The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: 'Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla,' 'I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham,' 'Two Birds,' and 'RoboChubbs.' Pilkey shows the...

Describes the drawing process, discusses proportions, light, depth, texture, pattern, design, and imagination, and tells how to evaluate one's work.