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You Can Draw in 30 Days

The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less
By Mark Kistler
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You Can Draw in 30 Days by Mark Kistler is an instructive guide designed to teach beginners how to draw. It presents a series of easy-to-follow lessons that build upon each other, helping readers learn fundamental drawing techniques and develop their artistic skills in a structured manner. Featuring engaging exercises and insightful tips, the book aims to inspire creativity and confidence, making it accessible for anyone eager to explore the world of drawing.
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This book may appeal to you if you're eager to tap into your creative side and learn drawing skills quickly and effectively. With easy-to-follow instructions and engaging exercises, it helps nurture artistic talent in just one month, perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their drawing confidence.

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Learn to draw in 30 days with Emmy award-winning PBS host Mark Kistler.

You Can Draw in 30 Days : The Fun, Easy Way to Master Drawing--from Figures to Landscapes--in One Month or Less

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Drawing is a skill, not a talent—if you've got a pencil, Mark Kistler will show you how. You Can Draw in 30 Days provides a thorough course in basic drawing, using incredibly quick and simple instructions.

In just twenty minutes a day, learn the secrets of sophisticated three-dimensional renderings—starting with apples and oranges and progressing to landscapes and human figures. Each day focuses on one skill, building toward more advanced technique.

Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who always wanted to learn but never did, You Can Draw in 30 Days makes it easy to expertly draw everything from the world around you to the vivid pictures from your imagination.

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You Can Draw in 30 Days by Mark Kistler receives praise for its accessible teaching style and ability to engage both beginners and aspiring artists. It is described as a great gift, with lessons that make drawing less intimidating, offering quick results that encourage continued learning. With its light-hearted approach and straightforward instructions, it effectively demystifies the drawing process for those new to art.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780738212418

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Lifelong

Illustration: 200 b/w illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Mark Kistler is one of the most popular and most recognized drawing teachers in the world. The longtime PBS host of Mark Kistler's Imagination Station, he is the author of nine books, including the bestselling children's drawing book, Drawing in 3-D with Mark Kistler. He lives near Houston, Texas.

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