"Drawing Basics and Beyond" by Sorie Kim is an excellent resource for beginners or if you need to review the basics. It's a structured and comprehensive guide to sketching. The book covers foundational techniques, from basic forms to advanced concepts like perspective and rendering, with clear, step-by-step exercises. Kim’s approachable style encourages experimentation and personal growth. Whether you're looking to improve your technical skills or explore your creativity, this book provides the tools and inspiration needed to transform observation into imaginative artwork. Highly recommended for anyone starting their sketching journey.

What a fantastic resource for anyone who’d like to gain a new skill or develop an existing one. Perfect for the budding artist.

This is an in depth exploration of sketching. It includes all the different aspects of sketching as well as it breaks down what tools you may need to achieve the sketches.

Definitely a great gift idea.

I thought this was a great overview of drawing and illustrating basics. I really enjoyed the author's style and the visual examples of her sketchbook throughout the pages. I was hoping it would cover a bit more about how to go beyond drawing from reference into drawing from imagination, as that's why I originally requested the book, but that was only really covered in the last 25% or so. That said, I think this is a great book for beginners and those trying to push their creative style!

This a great sketching guide! I really liked the coverage of basic sketching skills and practice as well as the discussion of the best materials to use. I enjoyed the art style a lot and am excited to get my sketchbook out tomorrow. The author had some great designs, and I really appreciate their style!

Thanks to NetGalley, Sorie Kim, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review!

Great book reviewing the basics of drawing from beginners to intermediate. Shows pictures to help guide you through your learning. Easy read.

I am not a professional or trained artist in drawing or painting, but I am learning a lot from books - yet, they need to be good, accessible, engaging and different like this one.
The cover is quite nice, however the style inside the book is much better in my opinion.
I have read a few drawing books and this one stands out with its ‘beyond’ - the imagination, the curious example of pictures/drawings, and Sorie Kim’s unique style.
Absolutely amazing. Will add it to my ‘favourite drawing books ever’ list.

I have always loved art, but haven't made time for it in recent years as a mother to three young children. One of my goals for this year is to fill up an entire sketchbook. "Drawing Basics and Beyond" is the perfect book to give me new inspiration, guidance and techniques as I work to complete my goal. I really enjoy books like this for inspiration and "Drawing Basics and Beyond" was one of my favorites that I have read this year. I love how she explained her tools and the different types of sketchbooks that she uses. I also enjoyed how much variety the book offered- from different techniques to tons of different subject matter ideas, this book covers it all! And the examples from her own sketchbook were very inspiring to see! Overall, I highly recommend this book; I think that both new and experienced artists are sure to feel inspired after reading it!