Welcome to Drawing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, a book that focuses on
the basics of drawing for beginning artists but also includes plenly of
challenges for more experienced artists.
Most people begin to draw as soon as Ihcy can hold a crayon and then ÑÑлÑ
tinue drawing enthusiastically throughout childhood. Some people keep draw-
ing right Into adulthood, while others wander off In different directions for a
while and then rediscover drawing later in life. Because we've designed this
book to be a helpful, user-friendly resource that assumes nothing about your
experience. Drawing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, meets you wherever you are.
Our philosophy is simple: If you know how to see and make comparisons,
you have what It takes to draw. Throughout this book, we show you a solid,
manageable approach to drawing that works no matter what you're drawing.
As you make your way through the book, you may be surprised to discover
thai after you figure out how lo draw one subject, you can apply Ihe same
concepts to draw just about anything.
