How to Draw Cool Stuff

A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students

Catherine V Holmes

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Library Tales Publishing
03 January 2025

Drawing & drawings; Painting & art manuals

Series: How to Draw Cool Stuff

For the past decade, the How to Draw Cool Stuff series has captivated aspiring artists, providing an exhilarating journey into the world of drawing. This series is crafted to guide artists at all levels with its easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations. In this 2024 edition, Catherine V. Holmes breathes new life into her bestselling book with revised lessons, fresh illustrations, and an updated author's foreword.

How to Draw Cool Stuff is your key to unlocking artistic precision and confidence, transforming basic principles of illustration into an exciting exploration of creativity. Each page is a treasure trove of knowledge, focusing on simple shapes that evolve into complex, captivating drawings. It's not just about putting pencil to paper; it's about understanding the foundational elements of art

line, shape, and space

and seeing the extraordinary potential in ordinary objects. Dive into a series of hands-on exercises that do more than teach techniques; they change the way you perceive the world around you.

These exercises train your brain to visualise everyday scenes through the eyes of an artist, transforming them into detailed, awe-inspiring creations. Whether it's mastering photorealistic faces, capturing the essence of festive holiday themes, or sketching intricate tattoo designs, How to Draw Cool Stuff simplifies these complex subjects, making them accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

By: Catherine V Holmes
Imprint: Library Tales Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 10th Anniversary Edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 76mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781956769715
ISBN 10: 1956769714
Series: How to Draw Cool Stuff
Pages: 289
Publication Date: 03 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Catherine V. Holmes is an art/ELA teacher and visual artist from historical Plymouth, Massachusetts. She studied at Boston University and Bridgewater State College, where she earned her BFA and MA in Education. She is currently working towards her second Master's degree from the University of Scranton. Catherine Holmes specialises in portraits, architecture, and illustrations. Her art is inspired by her feelings, ideas, and experiences, whether found in nature, the media, or man-made structures. Catherine is also heavily influenced by the interests and suggestions of her students.