Sweet Drawing by Olga Ortiz
I received a copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you’re looking for a good starting place for learning to draw, this may be the book for you! Inside, you will find 100+ simple and absolutely adorable things to draw. Whether you’re new to drawing or looking to enhance your drawings and doodles, this is an excellent book. It’s also simple enough for younger artists to work with!
One of the things I like about this book is that it’s very encouraging whether you’re not the best at drawing or have some skills under your belt. The pressure one puts on oneself is real, and this book lifts some of that pressure! I also love the materials and techniques section. I never thought about doing sketches with colored pencils before, so I’m going to have to try that!
The sketching tips and tutorials are absolutely wonderful. I remember drawing classes in college and how drawing tips, tricks, and new techniques were often a secret like a good hand of cards being held very close to one’s chest during a poker game. You won’t find that attitude here, and the tutorials are very well laid out and easy to understand. It’s why I think it’ll be great for older elementary school kids who are into drawing. It’s simple enough that it won’t overwhelm them, but there are excellent tips that can help kids learn new techniques and continue to form their artistic styles. It’s also excellent for adults because who doesn’t like to learn new things about drawing, no matter the age? Sometimes we just want to learn something new and this is a great book for that.
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