Sketching and drawing cute things is relaxing to me. I'm not fantastic on my own, so sketching and drawing books like this one are a great help!
The sketches in this book remind me of modern adult cartoons, think Simpsons style. I'm not a huge fan of this type of artwork. I didn't realize it would be quite like this and honestly I'm not sure I would classify this style as cute! Still, there were some great tutorials within these pages.
Each of the pages involves sketches only, which I really like. Nice clean lines make it easy to see what I'm supposed to do. For a non-professional like me this is quite important. I loved that the coloring was only on the final product and was still simply black and white.
Again, the drawing directions are excellently laid out. I'm just not sure if I agree with the "make it cute" section.
I created this in a little sketching journal I have. I started with a pencil sketch, painted with watercolors, and then use a think-line ink for the details. I picked this little salamander because we have a blue-tailed western skink running around outside in my flower bed. He's really quite cute and eating some of the nastier bugs so I'm happy to have him living there.
So even though I wasn't impressed with the "cuteness" factor, I did find myself quite pleased with the outcome. Art is, after all, in the eye of the beholder. The best art books inspire you to create and give clear, simple instructions. There certainly isn't any fluff here and since I'm pleased with my drawing, I give this book a high mark!
Disclaimer: I was given this title through Net Galley in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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