Quite a good reference book for drawing in perspective, Teaches you how to use shapes and lines and other tips. For an older age group.

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A useful introduction to free hand drawing, made up of quick lessons and giving lots of space to practice on the opposite pages. The lessons start of simple and build their way to being more complex as you progress through the book

The Draw Anything Book by Robert Lambry details step by step how to draw different easy illustrations from animals and people to everyday objects.

The super funny and easy instructions really enhance the reading experience. I highly recommend this book for beginners as well as professionals who want to pick up more tricks.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the gentle introduction to drawing this book gave me.

Designed for the absolute novice this book is a wholesome introduction to drawing, starting from first principles and developing to perspective.

It would be very useful to a learner keen on drawing, and should be used in an assisted learning environment as many of the objects are no longer common (gramophone, coffee grinder) so historical explanation might be necessary.

The book is also nicely paced, so there is no huge jump from simple to complex which is so often found, and for that reason the book can be commended.

I think more focus on shadow and light would have been useful, and the discussion on gravity and its effect on cloth might have been a bit too ambitious for the intended audience but on the whole the book would be useful for a young enthusiast, and would be a useful teaching aid, or for self study, given the caveat above.

This book reprints artist Robert Lambry's drawing tutorials that were in newspapers in the early 20th century. They are along the lines of "draw this shape, then make two lines here..." with a lot of information about topics like perspective but little text. The focus is on technical aspects and the geometry of objects, with decidedly old fashioned results (which is to be expected for drawings produced 90 years ago). It will be a good tool for kids or adults who want a sort of step-by-step dissection of how to draw things, though I generally prefer tutorials that give you more of an idea how to simply draw an approximation of something than build it with lines and curves.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

I am sorry to say I did not enjoy the book at all. The drawings are more technical than I wish they were, like shapes, perspective, etc.... The book may be very useful for students of technical drawing, which is not my case. Thank you Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wonderful book for the beginning art student. Using basic shapes and angles many different figures can be created. In addition, various other art concepts such as proportion, scale, and perspective are discussed and demonstrated. The directions are presented in a clear manner and practice pages interspersed throughout the various lessons. This is not only a great manual for personal use but also makes a great gift.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley. However, the thoughts expressed are totally my own.

Amazing instructions on how to easily draw different everyday objects. I've never been much of an artist, but even I was able to follow along. I've read a few art books in the past, but loved the almost 90's reminiscent style of The Draw Anything Book. It's a fun way to pass time, and I'm sure kids would especially love it. Definitely give it a try! You might just surprise yourself.

A charming vintage instructional book about the basic technical aspects of drawing. I loved how the use of specific shapes could be used to create many different objects. Note, this is a reprint of a drawing manual published in the early 20th century, which may make this a really fun gift!

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing this ARC.

Robert Lambry’s instructions on drawing have withstood the test of time. He wrote back in the 1920s and 30s, creating lessons for a weekly children’s magazine or paper.

The Draw Anything Book is the perfect complement to Lambry’s other book “The Draw Any Animal Book” because here he tackles the techniques of drawing whereas his other book is entirely step-by-step drawing instruction of animals. He begins with an exploration of lines and moves to angles and curves. Interspersed throughout these discussions are pertinent step-by-step how-to-draw sequences. Lambry illustrates how simple shapes combine to form many different things. He then discusses symmetry, proportions, scale, mass, and volume. Next Lambry explains perspective, vanishing points, three dimensions, symbolism and finally color theory. Don’t be fooled that this book is only about technique because Lambry manages to include numerous step-by-step sequences for drawing particular things.

Between Lambry’s two books, one will have a thorough grounding to achieve success with drawing.

This book is old school, but super helpful, anyone can learn to draw with this book or dust off their drawing skills.
I tried this with my 6 year old nephew and he was able to follow most of it and got great results, he was happy, I was happy.
Good book to use!

This book has been created from a series of step-by-step lessons for drawing which appeared in a weekly children’s paper, and were originally published almost 100 years ago by French artist Robert Lambry.

I've always wanted to draw, but never seen myself as someone who is good at it, or can be good at it. But this workbook took me from very simple steps - drawing lines, putting lines together to make recognisable objects - to drawing complex buildings (okay, I'm not there yet, but I'm working towards it!) in a fun and interesting way.
Each step builds on the last one: and this is a workbook with space to copy and experiment with what you're learning. I suggest you also have another drawing pad on the side, because you will happily want to draw more than the space in the workbook allows.

A really good way to learn how to draw - and suitable for age 4 to 104!

Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with a copy of this book to review.

'The Draw Anything Book' by Robert Lambry is such a useful book for anyone learning to draw or wanting to improve certain aspects of their craft. For starters, the book introduces all the concept in an easy way and starts from very simple exercises. They gradually get harder but by then you probably know the basics.

I’ve never been good at drawing animals, so I found some of the tips and instructions very useful and I have done some very simple and quick sketches of cats now following the guidance from 'The Draw Anything Book'. Admittedly, I haven’t tried all the exercises in the book yet, as there are quite a few step-by-step drawing sequences for all different scenarios, but those I have tried have been so useful! I’ve read through all of them, and I think one should try to do them in order to grasp all the techniques and useful tips included this drawing guide.

I also really liked that the book included (almost) blanks pages next to the exercises and explanation, allowing the reader to try their skills as they go. As I read the arc on my laptop, I had my sketchbook on hand as I tried some of the exercises, but I can imagine, it’d be lovely to have a physical copy!

Overall, 'The Draw Anything Book' is definitely a useful tool, showing you exactly how to draw basic objects and shapes as well as introducing you to drawing more complex scenarios.

The Draw Anything Book, is a cute step by step vintage drawing book. I loved how easy it was at the beginning, even for me who has little artistic talent, and progresses in difficulty as it goes on. My own drawing while, will never be on a professional level, were still pretty cute and I’ve used the techniques to adorn my planner. This would make a great gift!

Charming issue of a collection of drawing instructions and exercises from the 1920s and 30s, with all the vintage detail intact. Includes step by step instructions, building in complexity as the book goes on, with each facing page offering space for drawing your own version of the lesson. Geometry, perspective and colour theory are all touched on.

My husband is an aspiring, self taught comic artist; he struggled to translate the lessons to the style he uses, because they were so old fashioned looking.

My test of a drawing book is whether I can produce some of the drawings myself without too much stress - and it achieved that aim. I loved the depictions of mini flapper dresses and sailor suits on the children used to illustrate some of the lessons, and the deceptive simplicity of the line drawings.

I expect whether this is for you depends on your fondness for the vintage style.

Thanks to Netgalley and publishers Quarto for an electronic copy of this book.

This book breaks everyday objects down into simple lines for drawing. It's easy and fun to follow and each page is followed by a blank page so there's plenty of room to practice.

This wonderful step-by-step book is for any beginning artist who wants to learn how to draw. The instructions are clear, drawings are engaging, and simple to learn in a progressive manner. Highly recommend for beginning artists of ANY age — this could also be used for homeschooling applications or just for fun. The book layout is such that there is space on each spread to actually draw or sketch - it’s an all-in-one portable resource that’s easy to use and makes it easy to learn.

I have always wanted to be able to draw. Not an artist at all but always willing to learn. The techniques in this book are easy to follow & give you the confidence to take sketching further. I even got my 8 year old grand daughter to do some drawing with me & she really enjoyed it too. A great book to have on your shelf to 'dip in & out' when the mood takes you to draw.

I love the retro look and easy steps of this vintage art instruction book. French artist Robert Lambry published these lessons nearly a century ago in a weekly children’s paper. Using simple lines and shapes, Lambry shows how to draw almost anything — from people to animals, plants to food, buildings to vehicles, and more. Also includes practice pages and prompts to inspire beginners and experienced artists alike. Now, with THE DRAW ANYTHING BOOK, I can finally become an artist!

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 08 Sep 2020

Grateful to the Quarto Publishing Group - Quarry and NetGalley for the early copy, in exchange for my honest review.

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Quite simply, "The Draw Anything Book" is a workbook that seems designed purely to give the reader confidence in themselves and their abilities. It starts out with very simple exercises that gradually become more and more complex. If you work your way through from the beginning, the skills and techniques don't seem quite so daunting. Every budding artist should own a copy of this book.

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.