“It's the perfect time to take up new hobbies, and I Can't Draw: This Book Will Prove You Can by illustrator Lydia Crook is an ideal introduction to art.” - Evening Standard
I Can't Draw: This Book Will Prove You Can is a fun and interactive workbook for all ages. Illustrator Lydia Crook provides
beginners with
60 quirky art activities to teach you
how to draw. These include lessons on:
- Continuous line drawing
- Drawing with dots
- Making patterns
- Creating 3-D objects
- Contouring and shading
- Drawing perspective and movement
- . . . and more surprising activities such as drawing with cotton wool and other unusual mark makers!
With simple instructions, prompts and starting points for each activity, it is suitable for non-artists of all ages. The delightful illustrations and beautiful neon ink make it an inspiring workbook that will have you reaching for a pen, pencil or marker ready to get started.
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Lydia Crook is a UK-based artist and paper engineer who creates playful illustrations, ornate paper cuts and limited edition prints. As a paper engineer she has designed and created books for many publishers. Her books include I Can't Draw, Paper Play, Christmas Paper Play, Make a Mobile and Two Player Big Fun Book. When not working on her own projects she is part of award-winning UK paper engineer Corina Fletcher's creative team.