Erin McManness

Art Starts with a Line is the best book I have read/used about learning to draw. I have never been able to draw. I mean, really, ever able to draw. This is the first time I have been able to make animals, people, etc and it actually resembles the picture. I also feel freer and open and don't automatically freeze when I see a blank page. While I am reviewing this for NetGalley and have it in Kindle I ordered the actual book so I could use it again and again. I don't often do that.

Art starts show more with a Line is a beautiful book. It is playful, colorful and accessible. I highly recommend Art Starts with a Line. It's a wonderful find.

Thank you to NetGalley and Walter Foster Publishing for the opportunity to review this book and give my honest opinion. show less

I like the title because it reminds us that anything, no matter how big or complex, starts from something simple. If you enjoy drawing or doodling this book is a friendly and simple guide with step by step lessons. You can learn to draw borders, banners, letters, botanicals, architecture, animals, insects and everyday life. If you keep a bullet journal and like adding tiny drawings or banners, you are going to love this.

You don’t need to know how to draw, these are simple yet neat looking show more line drawings. If you want to create more than just a drawing of a single object, each section includes a “creative exercise” where you can go one step further and apply all the info you just learned. Simple yet effective way to get you started drawing something you can feel proud of. *I read this book as an eARC* show less

I, really loved the book. If you are a beginner and want to learn art, then you cannot miss this one. The graphics are excellent and the artist has perfectly described each and every step. Also, materials to be used are also listed. My favorite part is the Lettering Technique explained with basic and advanced strokes. Definitely, 5 stars for the book.