Customer Reviews
How to draw. .. somethings - By: A. White, 16 Feb 2006 
Although a very good book for your money (a cuple of quid (£) isn't a whole lot is it) I found this book lacking somewhat.
Although easy to read it isn't easy to learn from & can stub out your excitement at drawing when you come across the word "assignments" at the end of every chapter (if yourin college, you know what I mean!). These tasks include things like going out & drawing random people & things you see or from magazines. We all know that practise makes perfect but the tasks at time just seem very strange & not something I'd want to do.
The imagesin these books are for the most part uninteresting & yes i know that the book is "How to draw" but it would have been nice to see some colour as the whole book isin black & white, really not for children (especially as part of the book is on drawing naked people, mostly females).
Saying all this though the book is arranged into nice chapters & has certainly started to teach me how to look better. It wasn't a complete disapointment, but for serouis artists & those already with a solid skill this isn't the book for you.
Very Cartoony - By: Louis, 29 Apr 2005 
If you are a complete beginner & do not aspire to fine art, or just want to draw as a bit of fun then get this book.
If however you want to draw 'properly' do not get this! I would recommend 'The Complete Book of Drawing' by Barrington Barber
Well worth it - By: Newsbitch, 25 Jan 2005 
My mother found this book & was amazed at the price. She is learning to draw portraits, & wanted a book that showed her how to do things step by step, especially with facial features.
Not only does this book provide valuable tips & examples on portraiture, but it also shows youin detail how to draw landscapes, peoplein general, animals, buildings, & practically everything else. My mum has since created some wonderful pictures just by using this book (different mouth shapes, noses, eyes) & is entirely happy.
After seeing her copy I went & bought my own (I want to improve my drawing of people) & I have to say, it is brilliant. Understandably, the key IS to keep on practising, but at this price you cannot get a better book.
Excellent Value - By: , 18 Oct 2004 For a complete beginner like myself, I couldn't draw for toffee! This book has inspired me to draw landscapesin a simple to follow manner. My family have been amazed at the ease to which I have taken to this new hobby. Very easy, concise & enthusing narrative really is motivational. I thoroughly recommend this book for people such as me who like things simple!
Not even worth it - By: Mr. T. Berriman, 05 Jul 2004 
I bought this book because I am currently learning to draw. This book is aimed at the kind of level you would expect of a toddler, & totally useless for anyone who's at all serious about drawing. The advice is so basic as to be simple common sense, & the illustrations within the book are far from inspiring. Save your money, buy yourself 3 pencils (2h, 3b, & 3b), an eraser, & a pencil sharpener. It will be a more useful use of your money.
