The draw anything book Over 200 simple step-by-step sequences for all kinds of things

Robert Lambry

Book - 2020

With each right-hand page empty for your sketching and drawing, each left-hand page of this book provides instructions for drawing animals, people, everyday objects, and more. Lambry breaks down the process of drawing into a series of simple shapes and lines, enabling you to recreate even complex things in a few steps. -- adapted from publisher info and perusal of book

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Genres
Instructional and educational works
Published
Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, an imprint of the Quarto Group 2020.
Language
English
Main Author
Robert Lambry (author)
Edition
Vintage edition
Physical Description
175 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781631599811
  • Drawing lines
  • Simple objects using lines
  • Dividing into equal parts
  • Exercises with repeating lines
  • More exercises with repeating lines
  • Creating differences/variation
  • More complex objects formed with lines
  • Broken and jagged lines
  • Using angles
  • Using triangles
  • More objects using triangles
  • Variations of the same shape
  • The influence of flare
  • Exercises with angles
  • Horizontal, vertical, and oblique lines
  • Using horizontal, vertical, and oblique lines
  • Measuring angles
  • Angular masses
  • Angles and movement
  • Curves and lines
  • Simple objects using circles
  • Transforming a round shape
  • Cats and circles
  • Ornate curves
  • Pear shapes
  • The influence of curves on shapes
  • Key parts of an object
  • The notion of inverted shape
  • The influence of material type on shape
  • Real lines, fictional lines, and axes
  • Symmetry and dissymmetry
  • Symmetry with multiple axes
  • Axes and planes of symmetry
  • How to estimate proportions
  • Comparing the proportions of objects
  • The influence of general proportions
  • The influence of parts over the whole composition
  • Laying down the grid
  • The notion of scale
  • Applying the notion of scale
  • Masses
  • Length and mass ratios
  • Equal masses and similar masses
  • Vertical masses and horizontal masses
  • Oppositions of vertical and horizontal masses in nature
  • Symmetry and mass contrasts
  • Oppositions of horizontal and vertical masses
  • Oppositions of square and round masses
  • Oppositions or mass contrasts
  • Principles of volume
  • Object and image: 3D to 2D
  • Dimensional drawings: 3D to 2D
  • Gravity
  • The effects of gravity
  • The influence of gravity on drawing lines
  • The application of gravity: The building of levels
  • Oppositions of square masses and round masses
  • Oppositions of big and small masses
  • Nature does the rounds, humans the squares
  • The influence of perspective
  • Drawing circles in perspective
  • The line of horizon
  • The influence of distance on the size of images
  • The vanishing point (VP)
  • The vanishing point and speed
  • An explanation of perspective
  • Drawing squares and rectangles in perspective
  • Perspective of cubes
  • Perspective of vertical lines
  • Architectural perspective
  • The symbolism of lines
  • The symbolism of horizontal and vertical lines
  • More symbolism of horizontal and vertical lines
  • Further symbolism of horizontal and vertical lines
  • The symbolism of horizontal and tilted lines
  • The symbolism of angles
  • The symbolism of horizontal and oblique lines
  • The historical application of the symbolism of horizontal and vertical lines
  • The architectural symbolism of horizontal and vertical lines
  • The application of symbolism to landscapes
  • More application of symbolism to landscapes
  • Contrasts in architecture
  • Value contrasts
  • The color wheel
  • Using complementary colors
Review by Library Journal Review

French artist Lambry made a name for himself in the 1920s and 1930s with a series of drawing lessons created for children that emphasized the use of simple lines and shapes to create recognizable objects. His distinctive approach to drawing is once again available in this book, which brings together 200 "lessons" gathered from Lambry's work. Beginning with using lines to create simple objects and concluding with the symbolism of lines in art and the use of color, this guide offers a lot for aspiring Picassos to digest. While there is no denying the vintage charms of this cheery manual, the instructions that accompany each of the drawing lessons can sometimes feel a tad laconic, and a section covering supplies would have been a welcome addition. Who knew you might need a plumb line and builder's level in addition to paper and pencils in order to draw? VERDICT Fun for fledgling artists of all ages, who will find plenty of tidbits of creative wisdom to be gleaned in this affordable and helpful guide.--John Charles, formerly of Scottsdale P.L., AZ

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