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Another vote for this book. Took me from objectively terrible at drawing, to objectively mediocre. I think if I'd put more time into practice it could have got

Another vote for this book. Took me from objectively terrible at drawing, to objectively mediocre. I think if I'd put more time into practice it could have got me to the point of good. While this doesn't exactly sound like a ringing endorsement, it's literally the only thing that moved the needle for me.

jackthetab 2y ago
And another vote! I never made it through the book (I know, bad habit of mine) but she said _one_ thing in that book that opened my eyes; paraphrased "you're not drawing the object; you're drawing lines". The first time I drew a crumpled-up blanket blew my mind. Since then, I just find techniques[1] and ideas[2] that I implement for fun. The reaction from people is joyous. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c [2] Unfortunately, I can't find depictions of Sergio Aragones' MAD magazine marginalia to link to here