20 Ways to Draw a Tree and 44 Other Nifty Things from Nature: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers

Perhaps too simple to be inspiring I bought this book along with Craft-a-Doodle (which is excellent) to inspire me to doodle and draw more for my card-making and crafting. It's basically a bunch of cute doodled versions of various items found in nature (trees, leaves, flowers, birds and bird feathers) in a spread, with a blg blank area for your attempts. That's it. There is no instruction or comment, and I don't find the doodle variations and styles that inspiring. I'd look through this book first to see if it's what you need. It doesn't feel worth the money, to me; I'd start with a book like Craft-a-Doodle first.. Nice Studio Reference Dar A. Hosta James I'm an artist who does mostly nature based work. Sometimes inspiration is sluggish and having a book like this in the studio is going to be a great go-to when filling a blank canvas seems like a challenge. Renouf's simple illustrations are the perfect jumping off point for all kinds of creativity. I also teach classes on art journaling and this is just the kind of nice, creative fodder to get people to jump into a new journal page. I like the 20 Ways to Draw A Cat, too, but not as much as this one. I have it also and will keep them both handy for those moments when a quick look at something can make all the difference in feeling like. Awesome! This beautiful book has 20 ways to draw Awesome! Ann This beautiful book has 20 ways to draw 45 different things found in nature. Feathers, pinecones, herbs, dandelions, snails, shells, and much more! I am so excited to start drawing mushrooms and moths and thistles! It is great! It is not a step by step drawing bookjust look and draw. Some drawings are simple, and some are more complex. You won't be disappointed with this book. Another great book is "20 Ways to Draw a Cat". Same conceptwith 45 different animals.. 5 different things found in nature. Feathers, pinecones, herbs, dandelions, snails, shells, and much more! I am so excited to start drawing mushrooms and moths and thistles! It is great! It is not a step by step drawing bookjust look and draw. Some drawings are simple, and some are more complex. You won't be disappointed with this book. Another great book is "20 Ways to Draw a Cat". Same conceptwith Awesome! Ann This beautiful book has 20 ways to draw 45 different things found in nature. Feathers, pinecones, herbs, dandelions, snails, shells, and much more! I am so excited to start drawing mushrooms and moths and thistles! It is great! It is not a step by step drawing bookjust look and draw. Some drawings are simple, and some are more complex. You won't be disappointed with this book. Another great book is "20 Ways to Draw a Cat". Same conceptwith 45 different animals.. 5 different animals.

This inspiring sketchbook is part of the new 20 Ways series from Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun. Presented in the author’s uniquely creative style, this engaging and motivational practice book provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing.Get out your favorite drawing tool, and remember, there are not just 20 Ways to Draw a Tree!. Each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 45 themes - tree, tulip, s

The latest two volumes in the series focus on nature and animals. 20 Ways To Draw a Tree presents many sophisticated, modern drawings of plants and flowers, executed with a surprising array of materials. Each “20 Ways” title provides 45 spreads that are each filled with 20 small drawings on a given theme. REaders will find no step-by-step exercises here; however, each spread offers a variety of styles and techniques. "This series takes a novel, minimalist approach to art instruction. VERDICT While Tree will appeal to teens or ad