I've always had trouble drawing cylindrical shapes and this lays out an easy method quite clearly
343430
Can't say much about a classic.  I've always had trouble drawing cylindrical shapes and this lays out an easy method quite clearly.
1536161
I have been successfully painting for many years now which is my passion.  Drawing and perspective always seemed a bit daunting as I now realize that I had never been taught the basics.  I could seldom draw successfully from imagination alone without the use of references which is severely limiting.
Having had  no formal art training, my weekly art lessons as an adult with various teachers never covered all the areas comprehensively enough to give me drawing confidence.
This book is so easy and refreshing to follow and has given me a new outlook and enthusiasm for drawing for the sake of drawing.
I think this book can be of great assistance to many artists beginners or advanced who are lacking knowledge of the drawing basics.  I'm sure that my paintings are going to be positively influenced by my new-found skills.
A very enjoyable book!
1658476
I'm new to drawing and am really bad at figuring things out, but I've found this book to be really helpful.  The author walks you through what supplies you need to get started, and then guides you through the various ways to manage proportions and angles.

One of the things I really like about this book is the writing style.  The author writes as if she's talking directly to you, and I liked this conversational approach since it made me feel more comfortable doing the exercises in the book.
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Love this book, it appears to be a difficult method but it is exceptionally simple - make a different look from a common block by recutting and sewing the blocks back together, have already made one and I am hooked. Would recommend to anyone who wants something different that looks so difficult, but is very easy.
1147122
The drawings look so complicated, but seeing them made step by step makes everything so simple! I never knew I could draw so well ;-)
Can't wait for my daughters to wake up and see the fairies I drew! :-)
3511545
Easy to use book which teaches you how to draw everyday objects by adding simple shapes together. Excellent for those of us who can barely draw a straight line!
1436592
I've used this book in my kids art classes and it's very popular.  The instruction are very clear and very helpful.  Starting out with basic shapes you learn to draw facial features and expressions, along with different body shapes and styles.
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I have enjoyed this book immensely.  I recently began painting. One of the areas I need to learn and practice is drawing realistic human faces. The author's diagrams and words are easy to understand.  I've been a doodler all my life but could only draw faces that look like cartoons.  With the help of this book, I've been able to draw realistic pictures.  Thank you Debra Kaufman Yaun. I'm very grateful.
629406
I picked up this book last week and was able to feel comfortable using Illustrator in just a few days. I'm still not an expert, but I've been able to create all sorts of artwork using Illustrator tools and features. This is very well organized and structured.
3374156
Well-illustrated, easily understood instructions and illustrations showing each stage of each drawing.
1818253
I have taken a few technical drawing classes and needed something to speed up the process of creating new drawing. I am a cabinet maker and custom builder who needs quality with percussion. This thing is very simple and working perfect. Now I can create drawing for clients must faster and easier with greater accuracy. This is perfect for any professional.
172967
This tool has made my new drawing hobby fun. It's so helpful in mapping out proportions and simple to use. I've only been drawing for 3 weeks and I used the divider to map this eye out before stippling it. Anyone can benefit from this tool.
1333726
I must admit that I am relatively new to drawing. I always admired people who had the knack of doing it, but never thought I could myself. I used several teach yourself manuals and today I am reasonably competent. Drawing has become one of my most relaxing pastimes. I am always looking to broaden my skills and this book fit the bill perfectly.

What I liked about the book is that it is well thought through, illustrated and laid out. All the elements that will enable you to successfully draw a Manga character in action is explained. I also appreciate the information about the art form. I believe these aspects makes it a 'complete guide' on the topic.

The advantage of having it on the kindle is that each image can be magnified for a closer look. There is also a working TOC that makes navigation easy. Of course and there's the price advantage!

All in all a wonderful guide. Recommended - BUY!
656091
All the techniques explained in this book are really easily and the explaining way in this book is very clearly and easy for learn
1798061
Just got this book.  I think I'm going to get a lot out of this "get-going" technique for me to draw, frequently and hopefully daily.  I love the instruction style.  Never thought about just sketching.  I usually get all up-tight about line work but, this technique will help me to get over that and get going!  I'm so glad I discovered this book.  Would recommend to anyone who draws
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A lot of the reviews were very confusing and all, but it's probably because we have different levels of understanding crocheting. In my case I am quite experienced with this type of hobby, so the instructions are very clear to me. I like how the instructions are laid out, but might need a bit of adjustments for the newbies in this activity. That's the only hiccup and suggestion that I have with the Author. But still I appreciate the designs and patterns she shared with this book! I hope she can share more ideas and bring out easier instructions next time.
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I was lucky enough to learn this method when it was first published.  I was actually doing a reading about an hour after I had the book in my hands - no lie!  I just purchased a copy for my daughter and will probably be buying another copy for myself since my original copy has been handled so much it's becoming worn.  Not only is this method the easiest I've ever seen, but I've found the readings to be more detailed than any other method I've used, and I've accumulated about 20 or 30 books over the years, so I've tried a variety of layouts.  This is a wonderful gift for anyone that likes tarot.