As someone who is wanting to learn how to draw, this book is a great resource to learn those skills. Great book and helpful tool.

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills, especially beginners. It goes through a variety of drawing mediums and techniques. I love that it starts with just trying to capture a wire, and goes from there. The tips throughout the book on how to correct common problems was super helpful, too.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE AND UTTER BEGINNER by Claire Watson Garcia is the 15th anniversary edition of this popular title. I did not really see this as for an utter beginner, however, since the first assignment is to gather needed supplies – a list of 2 dozen items, including, for example, multiple types of erasers. The potential cost and complexity would seem to put this task beyond casual beginner status. The subsequent chapters do have simple assignments and contain an encouraging, conversational tone. Like anything, quite a bit of practice and commitment are needed.

A good solid book for the beginner artist. Full of foundation level information and lots of projects to have a go at. I would have liked more step by step illustrated instructions but you can still follow the exercises. A good book to keep in your collection. Thank you

When I first began reading Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner, Revised I found myself frustrated because the author kept saying "Draw what you see" and I thought, "but I can't draw what I see, that's why I'm reading this book!" Once I read further, I understood that the point is, you have to start somewhere, and drawing what you see is that point.

The book then goes on to explain how to improve on your drawing, and make it more realistic. I came to realize that a lot of learning to draw is to tune your vision into the things that our eyes and mind take care of automatically for us. You must see the different types of shadows, and tones (light to dark), the angle at which the object is placed etc. and learn how to duplicate them. Another large part is just to keep practicing by drawing anything and everything, and not to be ashamed of any attempt. It's all part of the pathway to growth.

This book does a very good job of explaining concepts, giving practice exercises and showing examples of other students' exercise attempts. It also covers a wide range of topics and techniques.

I had a lot of fun working my way through many of the exercises, and consider it a good learning and reference tool. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn how to draw.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for allowing me to read an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I am by no means an artist, and I have the utmost respect for artists. It is not easy. I thought it would be fun to try. Wow am I terrible. I apparently have no artistic skill. This book explains things relatively well and I was still lost! I need Drawing for dummies with many more examples. I think that I needed more not complete examples. This book showed complete examples. I need step by step examples with photos all the way. The other thing was it expected you to have some knowledge. I have none. I didn't even know there were different kinds of erasers. See total novice!! I think others can benefit from this but I am a lost cause. I rated this a 3 due to my frustration.

This is a 15th anniversary of this classic reference book. The book helps to start from scratch drawing with useful suggestions and tutorials.

As someone that's never been able to draw I decided to give this book a try. After going through the steps I can now saw I"m not great, but getting better.

A lovely and inspiring book for beginning artists and anyone who needs a refresher or some motivation. Illustrated with amazing beginning student work, which gives hope to the first-time artist.

I'm a mixed media artist and I don't find myself drawing well, so I got this book to start as a beginner. I really loved the book. It starts from really basic shapes, tools, etc. considering you're a beginner. It's very detailed, showing you how to add dimension, lighting, upside down, many more.
It has very good illustrations to help you, and I find explanations very useful.
Overall, for beginners, I would definitely recommend this book.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.