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How To Draw A Book: Easy Step By Step Tutorial You’ll Love

Do you want to learn how to draw a book? Maybe you want to draw a notebook, an open book or even a stack of books? Then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a detailed step-by-step tutorial that will show every way you can draw a book.

I’m a huge reader myself and you’ll always find me with a book in my hand.

When you want to show your love for books, drawing these book doodles in your reading journal is a great way to do so. Or if you just want an easy way to make something look great, you can easily do so with these doodle ideas.

Normally, I keep a reading journal so drawing books like these are great for decorating pages and making them look pretty. Especially, if you’re sick of your journal looking standard.

Even if you’re not good at drawing, I’ll show you a really simple way to learn how to draw books in just a few minutes. You’re going to love this!

For this drawing tutorial, you can use an ordinary pen but I prefer using a micron pen. They’re waterproof so if you decide to color in these book doodles, you don’t have to worry about it smudging.

Table of Contents

1. How To Draw A Notebook

Before we start drawing books, let’s begin with an easy tutorial on how to draw a notebook. This notebook is adorable with the heart detail and it’s simple to draw yourself.

1. The first step is to draw a box at an angle. You can do this by drawing two straight lines at an angle and then joining them off with two horizontal lines on either side.

2. You’ll then need to draw two curves starting at the right side and then on the left side. You’ll also need to draw a small sort of angled V-shape to show the edge of the notebook.

3. Draw four small circles at the top of the box. This will be used for the spirals of the notebook.

4. Now all you need to do is join the lines together, from the first curve, to the edge of the notebook (the V shape) and the other curved line.

5. To complete your notebook drawing, you’ll now want to draw the spirals. You can do this by drawing a half circle from the small circles you had drawn earlier to the edge of the line of your top square.

Make sure to curve the line of your half-circle as you go from one small hole to the next.

6. For extra details, you can go ahead and personalize it any way you want. I just drew a heart shape and wrote the word ‘notes’ to finish off this notebook drawing.

2. How To Draw A Closed Book

Drawing a closed book is so much fun and definitely one of the easiest ways to draw a book out of all.

1. Start by drawing a log shape but make one end curved out and the other side of the log curved in.

2. The next step is to draw a line at an angle on the top of the log shape, creating a small slanted rectangle – this will be the top cover of the book.

3. You’ll then need to draw another line at the bottom and another curve at the end.

4. Finish off by drawing small light lines for the pages.

3. How To Draw Stacked Books

If you want to draw stacked books, just follow along with these four easy steps:

1. Start by drawing three log shapes with the top side curved in and the bottom of the log curved out.

2. Now draw two more logs horizontally, making the second log slightly bigger than the first.

Now that you have the basic shapes of the books, it’s time to put them together. You can choose to start with the top books or the bottom ones, it’s up to you.

3. For the top books, you’ll need to draw rectangle shapes to complete the books. Add smaller lines to indicate the book pages.

4. For the bottom stacked books, all you need to do is draw parallel lines at an angle and finish it off by drawing an inward curve. Repeat the same process for the last book.

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4. How To Draw An Open Book

If you want to draw an open book instead, then try this simple and cute design. We add an extra small touch like the heart, a bookmark at the top, and tiny scribbles to make it look like it has words.

1. First, draw a small rectangle shape with a curve on top and a wavy line at the bottom. You’ll want to join it with another shape just like this for the other side of the book. This will be the left and right pages.

2. Draw two lines at an angle from the top of the two book pages you just drew. Continue shaping the book pages with two straight lines by leaving a space.

3. Join the two book lines on either side of the book spine.

4. You can add the small page lines and the bookmark, heart, and scribbles if you want to. I just felt that adding these small touches makes this open-book drawing look more detailed.

5. Conclusion

There you go! Four amazing ways to learn how to draw a book in different styles. Did you like these book drawings? I hope you did.

But if you need a video tutorial, I highly recommend this more advanced tutorial .

Out of all, I tend to draw the notebook and stacked books more often since you can do quite a bit with them. If you’re jotting down homework or assignments to do, then these doodles look great next to those words.

Another fantastic idea to decorate these book drawings is by drawing leaves and flowers next to them. It will make them look more pretty and unique. Give it a try, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and also which of the book drawings you love the most.

Before we head off, if you’re in the mood for an adorable drawing idea, try this amazing clock drawing you can do in just a few minutes!

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How to Draw a Book in Perspective- Open and Closed

Learn how to draw a book. A very easy step by step tutorial to draw a proper hardcover bound book, both closed and open, in great-looking perspective.

Today we will learn how to draw a book. The first book is a simple closed book using perspective. If you remember our how to draw a cube tutorial, drawing a book is very similar – it is just a flatter shape.

For the open book variation, we will brush up on the one-point perspective from our cube tutorial . Although this version looks harder, it is again drawn from just a simple, flat, 3D block.

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How to draw a book: a closed book in perspective

Our first book is basically a 3D flat block using perspective. This is a simple perspective – a variation on one-point perspective. This simple perspective puts the vanishing point far enough to the top left so that the sides of the book are parallel. It is actually easier to draw than it is to describe. So let’s get into it

How to draw a book: sketching a closed book step by step

Step 1: draw a rectangle.

Start drawing your book with a nice flat rectangle.

Then draw another one up and to the left of the first one. We will need only a top and left side from that one, as the rest will be hidden. So save yourself some pencil lead and draw just those two lines.

Step 2: Draw a brick

Join the two rectangles with lines at an angle – one from each corner. These should be nice and parallel, and all the same length.

If you did not get the top of the book quite right, now is the time to fix that. You are aiming for a nice, flat brick.

Step 3: Add the curved sides

The final sketch step is to draw a few curves to suggest the book’s rounded binding. Draw bands on the left side of the book – the book’s spine.

Then add one more, facing the same direction, to the bottom right corner This is the end of the book pages, which become curved when the book is closed as they are bound to the spine.

How to draw a book: outline a closed book step by step

Step 1: outline the raised bands and bottom of the cover.

The book outline is as easy as the sketch. Draw the raised bands on the spine first. Then double up the bottom line for the front and back book cover.

Step 2: Draw the rest of the book outline

Next, draw the rest of the book outline – the top and right side of the book cover, and the two lines of the spine between the raised bands.

Step 3: Draw the book pages

The final step is to draw the book pages. Draw the arced page ends with a fuzzy, wavy line. Then suggest the pages of the book with few light lines.

Step 4: Decorate the book's front page

Well, the book drawing is done, but our book is a bit bare. We can easily fix that with a nice headline and logo. Do not forget to skew those as well into the same perspective as the entire book. You can also add two reinforced corners for some extra detail and interest. There!

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How to draw a book: finished closed book drawing, how to draw a book: finished closed book outline drawing.

Here is the completed outline of the book drawing, after we have erased the sketch lines.

How to draw a book: finished closed book drawing coloured-in

And here is our usual complete coloured-in book picture. Since the book looks quite old with the raised bands and reinforced corners, we have gone here for a simple, old fashioned brown book cover with a golden yellow label.

How to draw a book: an open book in perspective

Our open book variation is again drawn from just a simple flat 3D block, distorted through one-point perspective . By simply curving the pages, we get a nice, open book that looks nothing like a boring and plain block.

How to draw a book: sketching an open book step by step

Step 1: draw a rectangle and the page split middle line.

Start the open book drawing with a simple flat rectangle again. Then draw a straight line going up from the middle – this will mark the middle split between the pages.

Step 2: Mark the book edges

In the next step, we mark the different book edges.

Start with the curved sides of the page block – as the book lies open, the flatter pages at the bottom are longer than the bent ones at the top.

Then mark the top edge of the book – since we are drawing in one-point perspective, the top will be shorter than the bottom.

Finally, draw a little oval at the middle of the lower book edge. This is the hole between the book’s spine and the tiedown – the page binding.

Step 3: Draw the book sides

Here comes the one-point perspective . Draw the two long sides of the book – start from the top of the page block curve, and draw two lines symmetrically angled together towards the top edge of the book.

Step 4: Draw the book's pages

Now that we have our base perspective nailed, let’s make our book less squarish. The pages in an open book are nicely bent – so let’s change those straight edges into nice curves.

The bottom cover edges start where the oval intersects the bottom line, and curves all the way to the lower far corners of our base rectangle.

The lower page edge curve goes from the middle of the oval to the outer page corners. The final double-hop goes from the top left corner to the middle line and back to the right corner for the upper page edge.

How to draw a book: outline an open book step by step

Step 1: draw the bottom book cover.

Let’s start outlining our book by doubling up on the book cover. Draw two lines that follow the bottom sketched double-hop around the spine oval.

Step 2: Draw the book pages

Next, outline the pages – the two lines for the outer edges and the centerline, as well as the bottom curved edges and the rest of the bookbinding oval.

We have left out the top edge for a reason – there is an important detail coming up next.

Step 3: Draw the bookmark

Many proper hardcover books feature an integrated bookmark sewn into the spine – just a simple piece of ribbon. That is what we draw next. Draw two squiggly lines for the bookmark and add a split end (a few short lines).

Now you can outline the top edge of the page – leaving out the small part covered by the bookmark!

Also, to complete the book drawing, draw the two wavy fuzzy curves for the bottom page edges.

Step 4: Add the final book details

The final details that perfect our book drawing are to suggest some text onto our pages – do not forget to bend the text lines similar to the page edges. And last but not least – draw some very light lines to suggest the individual pages inside the bottom page block.

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Clean up the sketch lines with an eraser. As you see, drawing an open book is not that hard either.

How to draw a book: completed open book outline

And here is the coloured in version. We have gone for a red bookmark, with the yellowish-beige pages of an old book. There is a bit of brown for the cover, and a touch of light blue to mark out the individual pages.

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How To Draw A Book: 7 Easy Step By Step Tutorials

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If you want to learn how to doodle , the best way to do it is to follow a tutorial.

Today I’ll share with you 7 step-by-step doodle tutorials for beginners on how to draw a book (or several books).

Drawing a book may seem like a complex and difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be! With these seven easy step-by-step tutorials, you can learn how to draw pretty books in no time.

And don’t even worry if you have never doodled before – I got you covered.

Since my September Bullet Journal setup is books themed, I realized that I’d be doodling a lot of books and tried to come up with different ways to do it.

Once I did, I thought – heck, I might as well share these with you guys!

Doodling books is very easy, and it can definitely be useful in your Bullet Journal, starting from a book tracker all the way up to a full-on Bullet Journal theme.

They’re also great doodles to add to your Bullet Journal pages for school or your visual note-taking. 

So altogether, a very useful type of doodle if you ask me!

Let’s dive in and see how you can be very different and creative with these super easy-to-doodle books.

Be sure to scroll until the end so you can get some more resources, as well as a free doodling course for beginners.

How To Draw Books

For this blog post, I decided to doodle things digitally.

I find that for tutorials, it’s cleaner and easier to understand if I make it on the iPad.

However, every time I sit down to doodle for myself – it’s all paper for me! If you want to see some of these doodles in action – be sure to check my Bullet Journal Book Theme Setup.

Ready? Here are some super simple doodle tutorials.

How To Draw Books Standing

This is the easiest way to doodle books, and it’s probably the most popular one. These will look great in your book tracker!

Start by drawing several vertical lines; they will be your book spines later. Be sure they are of different heights and, maybe, have a bit of a different distance between each other. This will make each book stand up a bit more.

Next – add curved lines to the top and the bottom of your lines.

Finally, add some decorative elements to your spines – add dots, lines, circles, and rectangles. Let your imagination flow.

Easy Book Drawing

Here is what you do if you need to doodle one single book.

Start with two rectangles, one in front and one at the back, but it’s slightly offset. Most of the rectangles at the back won’t be seen, so it’s a good doodle to start with a pencil.

Connect the lefty sides of both rectangles with little curved lines. This area is your book spine.

Finally, add some details. Decorate your spine and book cover; add more lines between the rectangles so it looks like pages.

How To Draw A Book (angled)

Another way of drawing a book starts with two parallel lines that are connected with a small curved line on one side.

From three corners, draw parallel lines out and connect them at the top, mirroring the bottom part.

This will be the spine and cover of your book.

Finally, it’s time for details – decorate your spine and cover, and add lines to stand for your book’s pages.

How To Draw An Open Book

Create two mirrored curved lines coming from the same spot. Below them, in some distance, repeat the same lines but this time make them a bit wider.

This is the open part of your book, so connect the side corners and the middle between the two lines. Be sure to add a little triangle for your spine in the middle part at the bottom.

Next, we will be adding more pages – coming from the spine at the bottom, following the lines of the page but drawing new ones just a tiny bit apart from it.

The final step is drawing the cover. Just like with the pages, follow the lines, but this time draw straight lines, don’t follow the curve.

How To Draw A Stack Of Books

This is another super-easy way to draw a stack of books that will definitely add some more variety to your book tracker.

This one is very similar to drawing books standing up, so you should crack it in no time.

Start by creating horizontal parallel lines; remember to have different spaces between the lines and draw the lines in different widths.

Next – connect them with little curved lines. Tadam – these are your book spines!

The final step is to add some decoration to your spines to make them look different. I also like to play around with color.

How To Draw A Stack of Books (bottom view)

Another way to draw a stack of books is by looking at it from the bottom.

Just like before, start from parallel lines of different widths. Then connect only one side with curved lines,

Next step – add some width to the book cover but draw the same lines inside of each container.

The final step is to draw some lines as your book pages. You can keep them as if you can add curved inside lines to the open side of the books.

How To Draw A Stack Of Books (angled)

This is probably the most difficult of these easy doodles, so I left it for the end when you already know all the techniques to use.

Once you decide how many books you want in your stack – draw that many elongated Us. Add a curved inside like on the open part of your Us.

Next – time to draw spines and the cover. Draw parallel lines coming from the curves of the Us and one from the top. These are your spines and the cover.

Connect your spines with small curved lines and add a straight line to close your book cover.

The final step is decorating spines and covers and adding lines for book pages.

You see, these all were pretty easy to draw. Which one of these was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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Doodling Supplies

Before I share with you some more resources on doodling, I wanted to mention some supplies.

You definitely can use whatever you already have in your collection, but if you want to get something special, here is what I’d recommend:

• High-quality paper. Especially if you’ll want to add color to your doodles, you need to make sure the paper is smooth and won’t damage your markers. I recommend Rhodia notepad .
• Pencil and eraser. These are staples for doodling, especially if you’re a beginner. I recommend Pilot Dr. Grip pencil because it has a comfortable grip, and it is a pleasure to doodle with it. And try a Sakura Foam Eraser , so it doesn’t leave any streaks when you use it.
• Fineliners. Best pens for doodling, hands down! Especially since they come in different sizes so you can add variety to your doodles. I recommend Sakura Pigma Micron fineliners .
• Markers. Something if you want to add color to your doodles. I recommend Crayola Super Tips since they come in many colors, are pretty affordable, and could also be used for brush lettering.

Free Doodling Course

If you’re here, you might want to learn how to doodle. And I’ve got you covered with a free doodling course I’ve created just for beginners like yourself.

In this course, I’ll share all the resources, tips, and tricks you need to unlock your creativity and start doodling immediately.

Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll get an email with all the details on how to get started on your creative journey.

More Resources

Of course, there are many more doodles to draw and resources on how to start doodling, and some more tutorials.

Here are a few posts to get you started:

• Learn To Doodle: Beginner’s Guide To Bullet Journal Doodles
• Free Resources To Learn How To Doodle
• 17 Easy Doodles To Draw In Your Bullet Journal

You also might be using these book doodles for reading pages, so here are a few more blog posts with spreads you might like:

• 37 Brilliant Book Bullet Journal Theme Ideas And Inspirations
• Reading Journal Page Ideas For Book Lovers

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And remember: Keep Bullet Journaling, and Don’t Be A Blob.

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Find the best drawing books to inspire your practice and help you to develop your skills, to get your art journey off to the right start.

Learning to draw can be one of the most fulfilling, rewarding and life enhancing things you can do! Nothing compares to the feeling of creativity flowing whilst drawing, and the accomplishment you feel when you execute a drawing in the way you envisioned it to look.

To be able to draw well, all you need is the desire to create, some time to put aside, the right pencils , a sketchbook and an open mind. But the right drawing books can set you on a course to improve your drawing skills , give you some fresh ideas and a new approach.

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Learn about line, mass, volume, contours, the relationship between edges and values. Plus, learn all the different techniques that allow you to render value. Plus, put these newly learnt techniques to practice on the pages of the book.

Beginning Drawing Atelier: An Instructional Sketchbook

This wonderful, practical workbook was put together with the notion that artists learn by creating, not by reciting art theory in a classroom. 

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

In this classic, popular book, originally published in 1979, Betty Edwards guides the reader through perceiving the relationship between subjects and objects in your reference and how to translate this to drawing. 

The great thing about this book is that it will teach you problem solving techniques, so you can overcome challenges when you start to practise drawing more regularly.

Drawing books for intermediate to professional artists

For those who want to fine tune their skills, or revisit the basics—these books are the perfect picks to take your drawings to new heights. 

If you’re a self taught artist, there will be aspects of fundamental skills that you pick up at different points of your art journey, that may differ from an artist that has been formally trained. Reading about how to approach certain concepts like perspective drawing when structured in a linear fashion with exercises can help cement these skills and get you drawing more quickly, consistently and with more confidence.

Figure Drawing Atelier: Lessons in the Classical Tradition

This book teaches a classical approach to figure drawing to create lively forms that have a sense of movement. Juliette Aristides shows the reader how to draw gestures to capture the action of the figure and the essence of the pose, before rendering the details.

This ‘instructional sketchbook’ is a wonderful practical guide. With a large space to create your own drawings for each exercise. The paper of the book is of excellent quality for sketching. 

What I particularly like about this book is the focus on values, light and shadows and creating volume in a portrait drawing. It will take you through start to finish how to draw every pose imaginable so you feel equipped to draw from life yourself.

If you’re stuck trying to draw hands and feet realistically—these are usually the part of the body people find most difficult—Aristides has a section dedicated to just that. This book really helps people steer away from just drawing outlines and filling them in, but rather capturing poses and focussing on highlights and shadows to convey realism.

Composition in Drawing: The Design and Composition of Drawings

You may have already learned the fundamentals of drawing, but what is it about a drawing that captures the viewer’s attention and wows them?

A big part of this effect can be credited to the composition. The composition of a drawing can have a psychological influence on the viewer’s interpretation and whether they regard it as aesthetically pleasing or not.

In this drawing book, learn how to organise elements in a drawing and use contrast to portray your intended message and effect—whether that’s a sense of drama or calm.

Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts

Arguably, sketching from the imagination is more challenging than sketching from a reference. Copying a photo or even drawing from life, means that you have your subject right in front of you. You don’t need to remember scale, proportions or even create your own composition. 

This book brings together 50 digital and traditional artists to shed some light on the art of drawing from imagination to create magical illustrations. This book is especially suited to those who are interested in comic art, concept design and animation. This particular title focuses on ‘Dark Arts’—with macabre and gothic inspiration. But there are other titles in the Sketching from Imagination series, including a book on fantasy art and one on characters. 

Complete Guide to Life Drawing 

Drawing from life, where there are time constraints, where the subject is in a pose you’re not used to drawing is a challenge. But it’s a way to further your perception and understanding of your reference.

Getting stuck in and going to life drawing classes is a way to improve your skills rapidly, as it will reveal your weaknesses to yourself. Whether it’s that you want to speed up at sketching, or become more confident and drawing a greater range of poses and angles. To achieve this, you will need a better understanding of human anatomy. This is the ultimate drawing book that you can use as a reference and a guide to perfect your drawing skills in different applications and environments, like life drawing classes. The book has detailed sections on human anatomy, so you can have confidence in drawing every limb, hand and face.

Using a photo as a reference usually doesn’t compare to drawing from life, there will be differences in the depth, contrast and quality of light. These features will seem amplified when you have a subject sitting in front of you. Of course, all of this input from your reference translates, so you can create some total novel drawings.

Portrait sketching books

Drawing the human body is a challenge—one that can be approached with a variety of methods and techniques. You need to learn to translate structure, gesture, light, shade and edges. Remember, the illusion of detail can be created without too much focus on detail.

Anatomy for the Artist

Reading this book is like compacting hours of life drawing lessons in one book, with valuable and practical tuition on how to draw a variety of poses. By learning human anatomy and the construction of the body with its muscle groups and bone structure, it will help you to render the appearance and details in the human figure better. Sarah Simblet also gives masterclasses on famous artists’ works, including a Michalangelo study.

This book also teaches beginners how to draw distance and perspective, an essential skills for realism drawing. From this book you will acquire an incredible range of skills and techniques, to prepare you to start pencilling in a blank sketchbook of your own.

If you’re especially interested in learning more about anatomy, to improve your figure drawing skills, check out our review of the best anatomy books for artists.

Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count

This book will teach you, from start to finish, how to draw the human form. From the first pencil line to the last shaded marks. 

The author, Steve Huston, outlines the two step method taught to artists at Warner Brothers, Disney Animation and Dreamworks to create drawings that exude a sense of liveliness and movement. Houston breaks down the laws of light, which you can use to create luminosity in your drawings.

Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head

Take a classic approach to figure drawing by learning the ways of the old masters. Mau-Kun Yim teaches artists how to create volume and form in drawings by rendering a traditional bust. Then learn how to study your reference and improve your sketching skills by focussing on value and anatomy.

Drawing books for pen, ink & coloured pencil artists

There’s a whole world of materials beyond the classic graphite pencil. Discover the mediums of pen, ink, coloured pencil, charcoal and more in this assortment of art books . 

Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide

This drawing book shows artists different line drawing and shading techniques to render shadow, light, volume and form. Create texture with a pen, to bring vibrancy to your drawings.

The book has a brilliant section on ‘sketchbooking’. A particularly good tip Alphonso Dunn shares, is how by making thumbnail sketches in your sketchbook, it can help artists to consider composition before starting their final piece. Learn how to create portraits, abstract art, gesture drawings , animal drawings and much more.

Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques

Coloured pencils make for an excellent drawing medium. Layer wax or oil pencil to create smooth blends and highly detailed, realistic drawings that can emulate paintings. 

In this encyclopedia, learn all the essential techniques like stippling, blending, impressing, sgraffito and more! The book gives a multitude of examples of other artists’ works to give you an idea of what to draw for yourself.

Drawing techniques books

These books focus on specific techniques. They could introduce you to some new techniques you didn’t even know were missing from your art practice. Or help you to hone specific techniques that you are struggling with.

Artists’ Drawing Techniques

This book is the perfect beginner’s hand guide, with a comprehensive look at every aspect of drawing. It covers 80 different techniques such as stippling and blending.

While predominantly focussing on how to draw with pencil. It has in depth workshops on pastel, coloured pencil and ink. If you feel like you want to try other mediums, this book is a great starting point. The book features demonstrations of all manner of subjects—portraits, landscapes, water, still lifes and more. 

It’s formatted a little bit like an instructional text book. It would suit you if you like learning by reading. You could also grab a piece of paper and try to follow along with the techniques for yourself.

Perspective Made Easy

Many artists can draw perspective realistically, but very few artists fully understand the rules that make it what it is. When perspective is conveyed properly in a drawing, it can bring life to the artwork, making landscapes and cityscapes appear more realistic. 

Ernst Norling describes the how and why behind the laws of perspective. Illustrated with 250 simple line drawings so you can see it work in practice. Learn about vanishing points, the horizon and eye level. Then find out how to place objects in relation to the distance from the onlooker and how to depict shadows. Norling encourages simplicity in drawing. You can practice what you learn with the drawing exercises he provides. 

Other drawing books you’ll love!

Essential techniques of landscape drawing: master the concepts and methods for observing and rendering nature.

Natural landscapes are most commonly rendered in oil, watercolour or other painting media. So it’s not often you come across a landscape drawing! Susan Brooker segments this book into various aspects of nature, such as land, sea, foliage, trees. She applies drawing fundamentals to help artists render each subject.

It’s a beautifully presented book and an essential for those who gravitate towards the subject of landscapes.

The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World

Delve into the experience of urban sketching on location. Flick through 700 beautiful sketches and illustrations travelling through 50 cities in 30 different countries. The book is a compilation of different stories, styles, tools, tutorials and techniques. All from different artists who participate in sketching the urban landscape.

5-Minute Sketching — Architecture: Super-Quick Techniques for Amazing Drawings

A collection of tips and inspiration to help artists render complex architecture. From mastering perspective drawing to detailing decorative elements in buildings. ‘5 Minute Sketching’ shows artists that you don’t need to commit a huge amount of time to enjoy a regular drawing practice.

Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters 

If you’re interested in art history, this is the book for you! Robert Beverly Hale analyses 100 drawings from the old masters, including Rembrandt and da Vinci. Take some inspiration from their creative process and individual set of techniques.

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The 16 Best CUTE How To Draw Books For Beginners

Want to learn how to draw cute stuff for you planner or journal? Are you attracted to doodling in your bullet journal but overwhelmed because you don’t know how to draw? 

Have you tried how to draw classes only to be bored to tears? (Um…me too). 

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It wasn’t long ago that I wrote on this blog that I don’t know how to draw. You can look back at some of my early journaling posts to see how bad my drawing and lettering was. 

My drawing and lettering skills were so bad that I almost quit this blog! Who was I to teach people how to bullet journal when I couldn’t draw? That all changed once I decided to change my story and give myself a chance. 

Because learning to draw is a skill, it doesn’t require you to be born with talent. 

Learning to draw also doesn’t have to be boring or complicated. 

If you just want to draw for fun and relaxation, to draw in in your bullet journal or in an art journal, you can totally learn how to create amazing drawings. 

This is where my love for “How to Draw” books came in. ( Visit my How to Draw Amazon store for my favorite books on how to draw stuff ). 

This post is going to be a bit different than some of the others ones on the subject. Instead of directing you to how to draw books that are directed at all the technical aspects of drawing, I’m going to point you in the direction of picking drawing books that are fun. 

I’m attracted to cute creatures, cute animal drawing, bullet journal books for doodles, and creative techniques for creating cute stuff for those with basic art skills (or no skills). Although I like books that provide simple step by step instructions, I also think you can make a successful drawing by relying on inspiration from others. 

Although all the stuff like perspective, rendering, and all that other stuff is important, my goal for creating art is to have fun and relax. 

Professional artists probably won’t find too much in this list, but for those who are just developing their drawing skills and who want to learn to draw for their bullet journal ro for fun, here are some of my favorite drawing books for beginners. 

To see all of these books in one place, visit my Amazon “How To Draw Books” store

My favorite art book is: 

Drawing From The Right Side of Your Brain

Ok, I just said that I was only going to include books that are fun.

Drawing From the Right Side of Your Brain is my number one recommendation for anyone looking to learn to draw.

This book looks incredibly boring, but it changed my life so I have to include it. Also, just because it looks boring, doesn’t mean it is 🙂 It is a beginner-friendly book and if you don’t know how to draw, it’s a great place to start because it will teach you how to think about drawing. 

This classic resource is a must have for every skill level. It’s an awesome resource for learning how to think when drawing. 

If you’re new to drawing you might feel like you don’t have imagination. In fact, maybe you really don’t have “imagination” when it comes to creating artwork. 

I don’t.

I can’t see images in my head. For example, if you tell me to draw a tree, I can’t just come up with a picture of a tree in my head and draw it. I need to look at photos and references. 

As a beginner, I didn’t know that was even a thing.

I thought you had to come up with art ideas in your head and then draw them. I can’t do that, so I didn’t think I could draw. 

This book taught me that in order to learn to draw, I had to learn how to see. You may have a picture in your head (unlike me) of what a tree looks like. But go outside (or look at a picture) and see what a tree really looks like. There’s a difference. 

When you learn how to draw what you see instead of drawing what you think you should see, it opens up a whole new world to you. 

The exercises in this book taught me that I could do much more than I would have ever thought possible. The book changed the way I see the world and completely changed my story from “I can’t draw” to “I can draw anything I want to as long as I can see it.” 

I even started taking more complicated drawing classes recently. Here’s an example of something I drew while following an artist’s instruction. This is not traced. In the past I would have thought to myself “I can’t draw that, it’s too hard.” But after reading this book, I know all I have to do is draw the shapes as I see them. 

LIFE CHANGING. I can’t recommend this book enough. 

If you want to learn how to draw, I highly recommend this book . The easy-to-follow instructions and exercises in this book will give you the necessary foundation for all of your other art projects. 

It’ s like learning to crawl before you can walk. Learning to see will help you learn how to draw. 

Once you learn that, then you really can draw anything. 

Nearly every how to draw book is going to require that you’re able to follow along by seeing what the author is teaching. Once you have this skill, it makes all of the how to draw books (even the hardest ones) accessible to you. 

Along with the regular text, there is also a Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain workbook to help you to follow through with all of the practical exercises included. I have the workbook but have no yet had a chance to use it. 

Ok, let’s get on to the fun books! 

So what are the fun books I recommend? 

Botanical Line Drawing

Another good book for how to draw florals is Botanical Line Drawing by Peggy Dean. These are simpler than the ones in Florals by Hand and they give you a large variety of florals. 

I love drawing florals because the line drawings always end up so pretty. These are perfect for drawing in your bullet journal, for creating coloring pages, or really anything else. I love using flowers and leaves in my doodles. 

This book provides a step by step tutorial for drawing a variety of flowers and leaves. It’s a great place to start. 

How to Draw Modern Florals

For more advanced floral drawing, I recommend How to Draw Modern Florals and  the author’s other book . At first they may look complicated but the author uses a nice system of teaching how to draw with simple steps. Although the drawings can be somewhat intricate, I like the way she uses a color on the steps to show you what parts you should be drawing next. 

These are my top books on drawing florals. You’ll be amazed at what you can create when you follow these tutorials. 

I recommend taking your time and going through the tutorials step by step. Then add some color. They are so pretty. 

How to Draw Inky Wonderlands

Have you ever looked at a coloring book with lots of florals and beautiful doodles and wished you could create something like that? 

I love Johanna Basford’s work and was super excited to see she came out with a how to draw book. I love that How to Draw Inky Wonderlands is doodly (that’s not a word). 

You’ll learn how to create doodle flowers, fish, bugs, birds, and more. She does a nice job of teaching you the step by step of drawing doodles and then also how to create an overall page similar to what she does in her coloring books. 

Animal Line Drawing

Animal Line Drawing by Peggy Dean is similar to the Botanical Line Drawing book in that you’re going to get a large variety of how to draw examples, but of animals this time. 

The animals are more realistic looking instead of cartoony. Well, they aren’t truly realistic but they also aren’t cute. I hope that makes sense. These animals are essentially sketches of real animals rather than cartoon versions of animals. 

I think this is a good book for learning how to draw different animal shapes. 

Since I prefer to draw cute things, it’s not necessarily a book that I grab very often. I prefer something like:

Kawaii Doodle Class 

One of the first drawing books I’ve ever tried to follow (back when I still didn’t know how to draw) was Kawaii Doodle Class . Part of me finds these drawings weird, but the other part of me finds them really cute. This book will teach you how to draw things like tacos with faces. You’ll also learn how to make a bunch of different blob monsters. 

If you’re drawn to the doodles of objects with cute faces, I recommend this book. It includes plants, flowers, food, objects, and animals all with that cute kawaii look. The drawings are pretty simple so you’ll learn how to do these pretty easily.  

How to Draw Cute Animals 

How to Draw Cute Animals teaches you how to draw cute “kawaii” animals. The book has some step by step instructions but then also shows you different poses and such you can create with your cute drawings.

What I like about this book is it helps you to learn how to create the cute cartoony animal shapes that lead to something looking cute. Most of the animal drawings in this book look kind of chubby, which leads to them looking cute. 

If you want to learn how to make cute stuff though, I highly recommend: 

How to Draw Cartoon Cute Animals

How to Draw Cartoon Cute Animals shows you how to draw cute animals like you would see in cartoons. There are step by step drawings in here but I don’t think these are the strength of this book. Don’t get me wrong, you’ll be able to draw using his step by step drawings, but some of the steps have a lot of additions to them so you may want to practice with some of the other books first if that’s what you’re looking for. 

Where this book really shines is in teaching you the tips and tricks necessary to draw something cute. For example, the book will teach you how to draw facial features so they are cute rather than serious or comical. You’ll learn which head or body shape lends to cuteness in a drawing. I especially loved the lessons on eyes and how to make cute eyes. 

This is a great how to draw book because it gives you a background of how to think when drawing cute things in the future. 

Since I don’t want to draw exact replicas from books, I think this is awesome. 

This  author has a lot of great books, but this is the one that I started with. 

Trust Me You Can Draw

I saw the book Trust me You Can Draw recommended in a Facebook group and had to immediately go out and buy it. I even created a Tiktok flipthrough when I got it since it’s so cute. (Seriously, I say it’s so cute like 15,000 times in my video).

This book teaches you step by step drawing for lettering and doodles. These are exactly the type of style that I’m drawn to. The book subtitle is “The Super-Cute, Can’t Fail, Totally Awesome, Best-Ever Doodling, Lettering and Coloring book.”  I agree. 

I haven’t mentioned lettering yet, but learning to draw letters is a great way to learn to draw. You already know how to draw letters. You already know the shape. Even someone with aphantasia like me knows how to draw letters from my head. 

But can you draw them cute? With this book you can. 

I think it might be the perfect book for you if you want to learn how to create cute drawings. 

Nothing is more fun than drawing letters and then putting doodles in them! Several of the letters in this book are thick enough to allow for that so I love them!

And there’s a unicorn, so that’s important. I’ve found it weirdly hard to find unicorn drawing books. 

Artful Alphabets

Speaking of lettering and alphabets, I quite enjoyed the book on Artful Alphabets , which gives you 55 different ways to draw the alphabet. 

Several of them are super fun and I love the way they’ve turned out! 

One thing I really like about Joanne Sharpe’s books is that she encourages you to start where you are, using your own handwriting to create pretty letters. 

I wouldn’t say that all of her letters are pretty or cute (which is what I generally like), but they are creative and give you lots of inspiration!

I drew the picture on the right while following this book:

The Art of Drawing Dangles: Creating Decorative Letters and Art with Charms

I love doodling and was drawn to The Art of Drawing Dangles when looking for different patterns to use in my doodling. There are a lot of cute patterns and dangles in this book to provide inspiration.

I recommend this book so that you can follow her step by step instruction for drawing really cool letters with doodles and dangles. 

Journal With Purpose by Helen Colebrook

I was hesitant to add Journal With Purpose in since it is more of an inspiration book instead of a how to draw book per se. I had to add it though because I use it all the time. It is useful for finding cute little doodles to add to your journal. I even based some of my digital stickers in my  digital stickers course  on drawings from this book. 

What is this book? I want to make it clear that you’re not really getting many step by step drawing guides in this book. There are a few, I believe one at the beginning of each section. What this book mostly is though is a collection of approximately 1000 doodles and drawings that serve as a step off point and inspiration for your drawings. 

If you copy the drawings, you are learning how to see and draw the shapes she provides. Once you know how to draw her drawings, you can tweak things to make them your own. 

This is a book that is best used for inspiration though unless you are ok with making exact replicas of someone else’s drawings. Of course as I write that I realize that is a possiblity with each of htese options. You have to make a deliberate choice not to do so.

An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements

This book surprised me because I thought I was purchasing a hand lettering book, but it’s so much more than that. Maybe I should also say it’s so much less than that since it doesn’t really seem to be much of a lettering book, although there are some lettering examples throughout. 

Instead An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements is a great resource for inspriration for adding doodles to your bullet journal pages. 

Within this book you’ll find inspiration for floral doodles, leaves, ribbons, arrows, borters, patterns, herats, stars, and a large variety of other themed doodles, similar to how I wrote this post on bullet journal doodles . This is not a step by step how to draw book. Instead it’s a book that provides some inspiration to follow. 

Fun Fab Faces by Karen Campbell

If you would have asked me if I could draw a face a year ago, I would have said NO WAY. It seems way too complicated. But, like everything else, faces are made up of shapes. 

I found Karen Campbell on a Facebook ad and immediately bought one of her courses. I like the idea of drawing cute whimsical faces. Even better, I like the idea of it being easy to draw cute whimsical faces. 

Her book Fun Fab Faces breaks faces down so simply. The templates she offers in this book are easy to follow and will have you drawing cute faces in no time. 

I used to think the hardest thing was eyes. Karen teaches how to draw eyes by starting with just ovals. Anyone can draw an oval! Although I started out using  symmetry in Procreate  to draw eyes, I no longer have to do that after learning about how to create these fun fab faces with Karen. 

Karen has created other books that are highly recommended. The second fun fab faces book teaches how to draw faces in profile instead of straight on. She also has one on drawing male faces . In her book Whimsical Women of the World , she teaches you how to create a variety of different women.

How to Draw and Find Your Style

Ok, How to Draw and Find Your Style is also by Karen Campbell. Her teaching style resonates with me and I love all the references she includes in her books to make it easy to draw faces. 

There are a ton of step by step examples in this book along with some photos to use as reference. If youw ant to learn how to draw faces, especially fun whimsical faces, I recommend all of Karen’s books. 

She doesn’t do a lot of realistic faces; however, for me that’s ok because those are more tedious and I’m looking to have fun when I draw 🙂 

Learn to Draw Cartoons

Learn to Draw Cartoons is a great book that I’m using to learn to draw easy cartoon faces that are different than what I’m learning from Karen. I love Karen’s style but I also want to make sure that I can branch out and create my own style. 

I chose to create a challenge for myself with this book and am working through each page of this book. That means I am going page by page and drawing each of the illustrations in this book. 

I’m currently on page 42. Although some of them are not things I would normally draw, I’m learning a lot about how facial features go together by following the step by step drawings. 

One thing I’ve learned in my drawing journey is that I need to try new things, even if I’m not attracted to them at first because I’ve learned so much from drawing a variety of things. 

What’s Missing?

I’ve mentioned several times that I love to doodle. I love doodling patterns in letters, in boxes, and in drawings. I’ve purchased so many books on doodling trying to find great inspiration for doodling. 

I hate most of them. 

Recently I head Dyan Reavely say “Zen Tangles are devil’s work” haha because they require concentration and thought.  I have to say that I mostly agree with her! 

Not only that but have you ever noticed that the drawings in Zen Tangle books are kind of ugly? I think it partly has to do with the shading they do on the drawings, but I have a hard time with most of those books because they are just so ugly. 

If you want to find some inspiration for doodling, I recommend Pinterest. There are a lot of examples there. I also recommend looking in lettering and journaling books for fun patterns that can be used for making things like borders. 

To me doodling should be fun and cute. 

I’ve created Zen Tangle inspired doodles and the one I drew in a pumpkin took over 6 hours! Lots of thinking, lots of hand pain. I love how it turned out, but I’m not sure it was worth it. 

I recently took a class that taught how to use just a few simple doodles to create some amazingly beautiful works of art, mostly white ink on black paper, which is super cool. I recommend taking this class which you can get on Etsy if you want to learn how to doodle with patterns. 

Similarly, I feel like you’ll find better inspiration for drawing mandalas online instead of in books. I have purchased a ton of how to draw mandala books and haven’t really liked any of them. 

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How to Draw: Free Beginner’s Course

This free drawing course will guide you through a series of fun and easy tutorials which will develop your drawing skills quickly.

If you’re a seasoned artist, this course could be a great refresher! You might even learn something new.

My name is Darlene and I created this free drawing course because I want to provide beginners with all the resources to learn the skills they need without having to fork up loads of cash or rummage the web for bits and pieces.

Shout out to Nadia Adalath for inspiring me to create this course! Thank you :)

The unique thing about this course is that I’m going to use my non-dominate hand to learn along with you.

That means that I won’t have the same level of control as my right hand and will basically need to develop my drawing muscles from scratch! I want to prove to you that you can learn how to draw even if your writing looks like chicken scratch!

Some of the things you will learn:

• How to draw the smart way
• How to draw more realistically
• How to draw what you see
• How to shade realistically
• How to draw with perfect proportions

Tools you’ll need to begin:

A sharp pencil, blank piece of paper and an open mind.

• HB Pencil: Also known as #2 pencil
• Any sketch paper

How to Draw for Beginners: Course Outline

There are 5 levels in this free drawing course with a total of 10 lessons (I may decide to add more). Each lesson can be completed at your own pace and comes with a series of homework assignments.

You can submit your homework assignments on the  RFA facebook page and get feedback from me and other students participating in the course, just like in a real classroom. It will be a great way to track your progress as well!

I like to date all of my work (yes, even if it’s bad) so that I can go back and see my improvements later. It’s really fun and I highly suggest you do it as well :)

If you want to make some suggestions on what to cover in future lessons, let me know. I’m always taking in new ideas and since these lessons are for YOU, I want them to be more personalized.

You can access all lessons from this page, so make sure to bookmark it in your browser. You can even subscribe to my mailing list to get notified when new lessons are posted!

Ready to start?

LEVEL 1: The Building Blocks of Art

Level 1 covers the very basics of drawing and why you don’t need to be perfect when it comes to sketching. You’ll learn how to draw faster and how to draw things that are more structurally sound.

Lesson 1: How to Sketch If you can make a mark on a piece of paper, you can sketch!  –>   Go to lesson!

Lesson 2: Learn to see things differently Learn how you can draw more accurately and quickly by breaking complicated objects down into simple shapes   –>   Go to lesson!

Lesson 3: Going from 2D to 3D Step up your game and learn how to make your drawings go from 2D to 3D using various techniques.   –>   Go to lesson!

LEVEL 2: The Devil’s in the Details

Level 2 allows you to really pay attention to what you’re drawing and how you can make even your line drawings look realistic!

Lesson 4: How to draw with accurate proportions Learn 4 awesome techniques to get your proportions more accurate.   –>   Go to lesson!

Lesson 5: Common Drawing Mistakes and How to Fix Them Are you paying enough attention? Learn how to analyze your artwork and easily identify areas that could use improvement    –>   Go to lesson!

LEVEL 3: Techniques to Step Up Your Game

Lesson 6:  Introduction to Linear Perspective Learn how you can draw unique scenes with people using one-point and two-point linear perspective –> Go to lesson!

Lesson 7:  Introduction to Line Quality Learn how to further enhance your drawings by varying your line weight  –>  Go to lesson!

LEVEL 4: How to Shade Realistic Textures

Lesson 8: Introduction to shading techniques

Learn four different shading techniques to shade a variety of realistic textures –> Go to lesson!

Lesson 9: Learn how to shade

Learn 7 simple steps so you can start shading today! –>  Go to lesson!

LEVEL 5: Wrapping it all up

Lesson 10:   – Putting it all together

Learn how to put everything from lessons 1-9 into practice through 3 examples –> Go to lesson!

116 thoughts on “How to Draw: Free Beginner’s Course”

I can’t seem to find a video from you about sketching a person from a photo i was curious if you have one. I enjoy your tutorials very much unfortunately the tablet im using leaves much to be desires would you suggest buying a wacom one like you have?

Just wanted to say thanks. Your video lessons have changed my life (in a good way)

I am a beginner…and I need advance experience on drawing

How do I sign up for this course please and thank you.

Hi Daniel, there’s no need to sign up. You can just click on the lesson links to get started. I don’t collect any of your information :) Cheers!

I asked for a video on drawing the human head – I found that video on your site. Thanks.

Your videos are so very helpful. I would love to see a video on how to draw the human head. Do you have one?

Pls I am a beginner and I want to how to draw. So when will your next class begin? I would like to take your free course for beginners

Hello I would like to take your free course for beginners. When will your next class begin?

Hi Maggie, you can access the lessons at your own leisure. Here’s lesson 1! https://rapidfireart.com/2017/04/06/lesson-1-how-to-sketch/ At the end of that page, you can find lesson 2 and so on and so forth :)

Hey so i want to learn anatomy and i did learn some stuff but it seem’s i just can’t get that next step and my drawings just suck so bad I used youtuber name he is quite good ( draw like a sir) tutorials but it does not click 🥲

Want to learn art

Can you help me

You are so very helpful and so very generous to share your talents with the world! A thousand thanks would not be enough – I have benefitted so very much from your instruction!

so glad i found these ,, could draw as a child, couldnt for 25 years after apart from a month recently ,, had some life issues and just happened ,, drew lots of pictures im way more happy wit now than i was as i cant draw again n e more ,, found these ,, did tutorial 1, and 100 pieces of paper no less , later have 3 decentish family portraits and bobble head edition , i will send u my month could draw and a sample of my nows thanks to ur 1st tut

im looking forward to my journey. Thankyou

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How to Draw Books in 4 Different Angles / Perspectives (Open / Closed etc)

Today I will show you how to draw a bunch of books in different roations / angles / perspective. Learn how to draw a book that is closed, open, open with flipping pages, and a book standing on pages. We will show you how to draw this in easy steps.

Learn How to Draw Books in 4 Different Angles / Perspectives (Open / Closed etc) – Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

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September 20, 2017 at 10:29 pm

this is a very good tutorial and its not confusing. thank u 4 helping me with my homework

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30+ Drawing Books for Free! [PDF]

* If you have doubts about how to download free books from InfoBooks, visit our guide to downloading books .

The advantage that represents having a space where you can access a collection of books for free, is invaluable. And considering this aspect, we have worked hard to offer you another selection of texts for free.

In this publication we have put together a list of books about Drawing, all in PDF format. This is a topic worthy of our digital library, and today we share it with you.

The art and technique of illustrating is what we know as drawing . Through the action of drawing, an image is captured on a surface such as a canvas or paper, using various techniques.

On the other hand, it can also be said that drawing is a style of graphic expression on a horizontal surface, that is, in two dimensions. Moreover, it is one of the known visual arts .

Drawing is a tool that allows us to express both thoughts and objects. When something cannot be expressed in words, the best option is to draw it.

The list of books about drawing that we share today is made up of more than 30 texts in PDF format in which you can consult all the relevant information about this artistic expression.

Additionally, we have integrated in our collection, books in Spanish and in Portuguese, so that you can enjoy this topic in any of these languages, if you wish.

Finally, it is important to note that each and every one of these books has been given for its publication and distribution, or are in the public domain.

Basic Drawing Books

Drawing is often considered a hobby. Sometimes, parents give their children a sheet of paper and some crayons to entertain themselves with this activity; however, as adults, we can also draw to de-stress or simply for pleasure.

Drawing can then be considered as an art or even as a profession, which is used by many in their jobs. An example of this can be seen in painters, portrait artists, graphic designers, illustrators, etc.

Therefore, if you want to learn how to draw, you can find good materials to do it through the basic drawing books we have for you, so that you can learn the basics of this technique and, together with practice, become an excellent illustrator or cartoonist.

A free guide to pencil shading techniques for beginning artists

Drawing Fundamentals

Pencil Drawing a Beginner's Guide

Drawing made easy

Learn to Draw: What To Draw and How To Draw It

The Guide Sketchbook that teaches you how to Draw

Robin Landa

Animated Drawing Books

Cartoon Books usually provide readers or students with a good amount of exercises to learn how to do them by themselves, from how to do the feet to each of the parts of the body.

One of the particularities of cartoons is that they should not be “perfectly” proportional, thus there is a very famous style, which is the caricature type, where an exaggeration of the physical features of the character is made; the idea is to give a humorous and eye-catching touch to such drawings.

It is worth mentioning that learning this art can open the doors to success, since it is quite commercialized, both by companies and independent cartoonists. Comic books can be made, as well as Japanese manga, among others.

Cartoon Animation

Preston Blair

Fun with a pencil

Andrew Loomis

Architectural Drawing Books

Architectural drawing is one of the most difficult to make, since (most of it) is not usually done freehand, but different tools such as compasses, rulers, squares or scale rulers are used, in order to get a “perfect” drawing, if it can be called that way, with measures, angles and other characteristics of the structure represented.

This type of drawings is also known as blueprints, and is usually used for construction, hence its great importance when it comes to making it, as well as the responsibility that runs on the part of the drafter.

If you are a student of architecture, or simply want to learn how to make this type of art, you can consult the Architectural Drawing Books, with which you will be able to learn and understand how to make them in a correct and practical way.

The Architectural drawing

Joe Travers-Jones

Architectural sketching and drawing in perspective

H. W. Roberts

Interior design student handbook

University of Minnesota

Artistic Drawing Books

Do you know who Leonardo Da Vinci was? If you don’t know, he is the famous painter who gave birth to the painting known as “La Gioconda” or ” The Mona Lisa”, one of the most representative and remarkable works in the history of art.

Artistic drawing is about that, a painting where the author expresses his/her feelings, ideas, thoughts, etc. This is one of the reasons why we can find abstract paintings that are considered ” works of art”, but are perceived by many as something strange.

This type of art is one of the most striking and used by painters and illustrators today, so you can learn everything about it by consulting the Artistic Drawing Books that we have available in PDF and that will surely be very useful for you.

The Art of Animal Drawing

Ken Hultgren

Successful Drawing

Figure Drawing

The American Drawing Book

John Gadsby

The Practice and Science Of Drawing

Harold Speed

Handbook of Drawing

William Walker

Light and Shade

Anson K. Cross

The Theory and Practice of Perspective

G. A. Storey

Pen Picture and how to draw them

The Art of Figure Drawing

Charles H. Weigall

A Guide to Figure Drawing

G. E. Hicks

The Art Of Making And Using Sketches

G. Fraipont

Figure drawing for children

Caroline Hunt Rimmer

Drawing and Anatomy

Victor Perard

Keys to Drawing with Imagination

Bert Dodson

Geometric Drawing Books

The word “geometric” has to do with everything related to geometry, which is the specialty of mathematics designated for the study of the magnitudes and properties of figures in space or in a plane. According to this definition, geometric drawing is considered to be that which is made following the rules of this discipline.

However, geometric drawing has a wide application, since it can be found not only in mathematics, but also in graphic design, architecture and other related disciplines. In that sense, we have made a selection of Geometric Drawing Books that will help you better understand its use.

You will learn how to draw circles, triangles, ovals and rectangles, and how to make compositions with them, including logos, faces and other more complex drawings.

Geometry and Spatial Sense, grades 4 to 6

Geometric Constructions

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Mechanical Drawing Books

Mechanical drawing is quite similar to architectural drawing in terms of importance and responsibility since both are used as blueprints for later construction or, in this case, manufacturing.

Mechanical drawing focuses on the realization of robotic parts, machinery, automobiles, cranes, motorcycles, airplanes, helicopters and all kinds of industrial elements. It is used by professionals in the field and is usually done with specialized drawing tools or digitally.

Through the Mechanical Drawing Books, you will be able to learn all the basics of this art, as well as practice through the techniques described in the books. Therefore, if you are a student of a related career or simply want to learn, these texts will be very useful.

Engineering Working Drawing Basics

Dr. Ala Hijazi

Fundamentals of mechanical drawing

University of California

Technical Drawing Books

Technical drawing can be distinguished as the basis of most of the other types of drawing, therefore, it is usually given as a subject during high school studies, even if its usefulness covers the professional field.

Through technical drawing, students learn to use measuring tools, such as rulers, squares, scale rulers, compasses, etc., since its purpose is to train and provide the necessary skills so that professionals can create graphics, structures and shapes with greater ease.

Learning technical drawing presents many guarantees, consequently, we recommend our selection of Technical Drawing Books that you can download for free in PDF so that you can train yourself in the subject and improve your graphic skills.

Engineering drawing

Wuttet Taffesse, Laikemariam Kassa

Engineering Drawing Practice for Schools and Colleges

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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If your school books are looking a little drab or boring, you might be thinking about giving them a makeover. You use your school books every day, so why shouldn’t they look fabulous? We’ve compiled some of the best ways you can DIY your school books and notebooks to keep them looking fun and fresh all year.

Paper bag cover

• This works well for hardcover textbooks and sturdy notebooks.
• Use this method before you start decorating if you have to return or sell your textbooks at the end of the year.

Chalkboard paint

• You can find chalkboard paint at most craft stores.
• You can even pick out multiple styles of tape to create patterns, like checkerboard or plaid.

• If you need to peel the stickers off later, use a commercial degreaser to get rid of any leftover residue.
• This works best for hard cover school books. Soft cover ones could get a little wet and messy.
• If you want a more random and fun look, try making a pattern out of different colors or shapes.
• Duct tape is tough to take off, so only do this on books you own or don’t have to sell later on.
• You could use pictures from a magazine, printed quotes, or even small bits of colorful paper cut up to look like confetti.

Colored pencils

• You could even write your name on your book or label it with the class name.
• Sketch out your design using a normal pencil first so you can erase it if you need to.

Contact paper

• You can find contact paper (or adhesive paper) at most craft stores.
• Try adding another sheet of contact paper to the back of the book, too!

• If you want to make a cool pattern, add a second set of ribbon going from right to left across your notebook. Weave the ribbon in and out of the first set of ribbon to make a checkerboard pattern.

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Do not grind . Complete the recommended amount of each exercise to the best of your ability and move on. You'll have ample time to keep practicing and improving your skills when doing these exercises as warmups later.

Do not rush . Give yourself the time you need to plan your lines out, to prepare appropriately, and to demonstrate your current best. Every mark is independently important. Once the ghosting method is introduced in the Ghosted Lines exercise, use it consistently for all your structural marks .

Read all of the instructions carefully , multiple times if necessary. While I've tried to organize this content in as digestible a manner as I can, there is a lot of information here and there is no way you'd absorb all of it at once.

Take breaks! One day you're going to be a beast who can draw for hours without breaking a sweat, but right now, you need to be patient with yourself and take it all one step at a time.

Homework and exercises

The homework assignment for this section is as follows:

2 filled pages of the Superimposed Lines exercise

1 filled page of the Ghosted Lines exercise

2 filled pages of the Ghosted Planes exercise

Each exercise in the list above links off to more detailed instructions on how they're done.

NOTE : These three exercises constitute just one section of this lesson. You should hold onto your homework until you're done all three sections (lines, ellipses, boxes) , and only submit for feedback once they're all done . You may feel hesitant or uncertain about whether or not you're doing things correctly - that's normal, but it's best you push past the urge to second-guess yourself. Focus on reading the instructions carefully, complete the work, and submit once all of it is complete. This will give others a solid body of work on which to base their feedback, giving you a more useful analysis of what you're doing well and what you may not understand.

All the assigned work for this section should be done in ink, using fineliners/felt tip pens as described here . In a pinch, I will accept work done in ballpoint, but only if the situation is dire. This is an exception only for this lesson as students get started.

Of course, if you're not planning on making use of the official critique program , then this is a recommendation rather than a hard requirement.

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Alternatively, if at all possible, going to an art supply store and buying the pens in person is often better because they'll generally sell them individually and allow you to test them out before you buy (to weed out any duds).

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70 Easy Drawings You Can Do in 5 Minutes or Less

Do you want to learn how to draw but don’t have much time? Or maybe you’re an experienced artist who wants some easy drawings to do on the side. Either way, this blog post is for you! 

We’ve collected the best easy drawings you can complete in 5 minutes or less, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Ready to give easy drawings a try? Grab your pencils and paper, find yourself an easy drawing idea , and let’s get started!

Choosing Your Pencils and Paper

The first step in the drawing process is choosing the right tools. 

A standard No. 2 pencil and drawing paper will work just fine, but you can also use colored pencils or markers to add some extra flair to your drawings.

If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with simple black-and-white easy sketches before moving on to more complex colored drawings. That way, you can practice the basics and gain confidence in your drawing skills before adding color.

Finding Easy Drawings

Now that you have your pencils and paper, it’s time to find easy drawing ideas. There are plenty of online resources with easy drawings for beginners, including YouTube drawing videos and art blogs. 

We’ve also included a few easy drawing ideas below that you can print out or draw directly from the screen.

You can also explore easy drawings in nature, like simple shapes and patterns found in plants and animals. Again, start with easy sketches before adding color to make sure you’re comfortable with your tools and techniques.

1. Spaceship

Less than five minutes?! Yes, it’s possible! You don’t have to be an artist to draw a spaceship, and they look even better with color. 

Start by drawing a simple shape for your rocket ship’s hull. Then add details like engine exhaust, windows, wings, stars, and asteroids to make it more interesting.

If you want to learn how to draw the zombie in Plants vs. Zombies, here’s an easy video tutorial.

Drawing a zombie may seem intimidating, but with the right techniques, you can create a scary-looking creature in only 5 minutes. 

Start by sketching out the overall shape of the head and body. Then add details such as eyes, teeth, and hair to give your zombie a unique look. 

If you want to take it one step further, you can add a few rips and tears to the clothing, giving your zombie more of an undead look.

Pikachu is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world of Pokémon. Drawing Pikachu can be a fun and quick way to pass a few minutes while also honing your drawing skills.

Start by sketching out the basic shape, starting with the iconic ears, eyes, and mouth. Then add details like fur and whiskers to bring your drawing to life!

With a few strokes of your pencil, you’ll have an adorable Pikachu drawing in no time.

4. Doraemon

Doraemon is a beloved Japanese anime character and an easy drawing activity for people of all ages. 

Start by sketching a circle for the face with his signature ears and nose, then add details like whiskers or glasses to make him look more like the real thing. Give your creation life by adding color!

5. Laughing Santa

Recreating a laughing Santa is the perfect way to channel your inner child.

Begin by sketching Santa’s face, then add details like rosy red cheeks or twinkling eyes to make him look more cheerful. Finally, color it in for an extra-fun result!

6. Christmas Tree

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than drawing a Christmas tree ?

Start with the tree’s shape, then add details like ornaments and candy canes for an extra fun look. Coloring in your design will give it a festive look.

7. Gingerbread Man

What could be more fun than creating your little gingerbread friend? Begin by sketching the gingerbread man’s outline, then add details like buttons and eyes. Once you’re finished drawing out your design, it’s time to bring it to life with color.

8. Christmas Penguin

Adding a Christmas penguin drawing to your décor is an excellent way to spread holiday cheer! Sketch the penguin’s body, then add details like a Santa hat or festive scarf for extra holiday spirit. For even more fun, color it in shades of black and white.

9. Candy Cane

You’ll have a blast drawing a candy cane! To start, capture the classic shape of the cane with your pencil, then add stripes or other designs to make it look more lifelike. You could even color it in for an extra-sweet result!

It doesn’t matter whether you use black-and-white or color to draw a wolf—it will look great either way. 

Start by drawing the wolf’s face with pointed ears, then add details like fur and eyes to finish it off. Consider shading and adding texture to give your easy drawing a sense of depth.

11. Baby Shark

Baby shark is a charming, easy-to-follow sketch that features a smiling shark with big eyes, a wide grin, and a friendly fin. 

This drawing looks great in both black-and-white and color, so it’s easy to customize and make your own!

12. Cute Dress

Here’s a video tutorial on drawing a cute girly dress.

If you like fashion drawings, this easy dress sketch is perfect for you. It features a simple silhouette with some interesting details like pleats and ruffles. 

Just draw the outline of a dress with a few lines and curves, then add some extra details to make it your own.

13. Cute Girl

Here’s another easy-to-follow sketch featuring a cute girl with big eyes and an adorable expression. 

This one looks great in both black-and-white and color – just draw the basic shape of the girl, then add some extra details to make your drawing unique.

14. Lollipop

Here’s a video of how to draw an easy lollipop.

Another easy drawing idea is this lollipop sketch. 

Draw a curved line for the stick and an oval shape for the candy. Then, add some swirls and other details to make it your own. If you’re feeling creative, you can add color to your design.

15. Mickey Mouse

Here’s a classic drawing idea for Disney fans – Mickey Mouse! 

Draw circles for his head and ears, then add details like eyes, nose, and mouth to finish it off. This one looks great in black and white or with a few colorful touches.

You can also follow this easy tutorial: 

16. Anime Eyes

If you’re looking for easy anime drawings, this is a great place to start. Simply draw two circles and add some details like eyelashes and pupils to make it your own. If you’re feeling creative, go ahead and color it in!

Here’s a guide on how to color anime eyes:

Drawing a UFO is simple and enjoyable. Start by drawing the round shape of the UFO, then add details like stars or aliens to make it more interesting. You can also color it for an extra-cool result.

18. Camping Area

Here’s another great idea for your next drawing – a camping scene! 

You can draw the outline of a tent, trees, and stars in the night sky. Add some extra details, like people around the campfire or animal drawings walking by, to make it more interesting.

If you’re looking for drawing ideas for beginners , this simple nose sketch is perfect. 

Once you’ve got your basic shape, start adding shading to give the nose a three-dimensional effect. Use hatching or crosshatching techniques to create shadows and highlights on your drawing.

20. Diamond

Here’s a quick but fabulous drawing idea – a diamond! Just draw four shapes and connect them together, then add some extra details to make it your own. You can also paint it to make it look more glamorous.

21. Easter Bunny

Why not try this adorable Easter bunny drawing idea? Draw two big ears, then add eyes, whiskers, and a fluffy tail to finish it off. If you’re feeling extra festive, bring out the coloring supplies and have at it!

22. Cute Cat

If you’re looking for an easy drawing idea, why not try a cat? Draw the cat with two ears and eyes, then add details like whiskers, fur tufts, and claws to make it your own. You can also color it if you want to add some extra flair.

Roses have been used to symbolize love, beauty, and admiration for centuries, so creating your version of this classic flower is sure to make any art project special.

Simply draw the petals, then add some details like leaves and buds. Not only can you color it to create a lovely piece of art, but you can also frame it and hang it up for all to see!

Drawing a braid is easy and fun! Draw a curved line with some loops, then add details like beads or flowers to make it more interesting. Coloring your braid drawing is a great way to give it extra personality.

25. Eifel Tower

Do you want to draw an iconic structure in less than 5 minutes? Then the Eiffel Tower could be your perfect choice! 

Start by sketching a rough outline of the tower and then add details like windows and balconies. You can also add details like plants or people at the foot of the tower for added dimension.

26. Tiny Penguin

Did you know that penguins are one of the easiest animal drawings? 

Sketch the penguin with two flippers, then add some details like eyes, beak, and feathers. If you want to make your design even cuter, color it in!

27. Sea Turtle

This cute little guy is a breeze to draw and will only take about five minutes of your time! 

Start with the long oval body, then add rounder shapes for the flippers and head. Outline it in black ink and finish off with some scales and details. You can use colorful markers to create a fun pattern on the turtle’s shell.

Here’s another easy way to draw a turtle:

28. Baby Alligator

This super-easy drawing can be done in minutes and is a great place to start for beginner artists. 

Begin by drawing the shape of an alligator’s head, followed by the neck. Then draw two parallel curved lines at the bottom to make the legs. Finish it with two small circles on its back for eyes, and you’re done!

29. Planets

Drawing planets can be a great way to show off your artistic skills! Use colors like blues and greens or vibrant shades for a fun look. 

Outline the planets’ round shapes, then add details like stars and asteroids. You can even use different shades of color to give your planet depth and texture.

Here’s how to draw our solar system:

30. Little Mermaid

If you’re looking for a cute and easy drawing idea that only takes 5 minutes or less, why not try the Little Mermaid? 

Start by sketching a rough outline of the mermaid’s body. Make sure to include her long flowing hair, then add details like eyes, nose, and lips. Finish off the drawing with a tail and a seashell necklace. 

Not only is drawing hands easy, but it’s also therapeutic. Just draw circles for the joints, then add lines for the fingers to finish it off. Alternatively, you can add shadows to give it more depth.

Draw a simple mouth with teeth in five minutes or less! 

Sketch the outline of the lips, then draw several small curved lines to create a set of teeth. You can also add other elements like tongue if you want.

Anyone can have fun drawing dice, regardless of skill level! Just draw simple lines and slight curves, then add details like numbers to make it more interesting. You can also color it in for a vibrant look.

34. Ballerina Shoes

You don’t have to be a professional artist to draw beautiful ballerina shoes that look amazing in any color scheme. 

All you need are simple shapes for the shoe’s sole, heel, and straps, and then add details like ribbons, buckles, or bows. Once you’ve got your shoes down, try experimenting with different colors and textures to give your drawing a unique twist.

35. Woman’s Face

In less than 5 minutes, you can draw a woman’s face with some realistic features. Start by sketching out the shapes and then add facial features like eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. 

You can also add details like hair and eyebrows to make it lifelike. To finish your masterpiece, use shading and color to bring out the different elements of your drawing.

36. Head in the Clouds

This timeless design can be recreated in five minutes or less – perfect for when you only have a little time to spare! 

Draw an oval shape for the head, then add details like stars or birds to make it more interesting. When you daydream, it’s easy to let your mind wander and feel at ease.

37. Astronaut

Children will love this easy step-by-step drawing of an astronaut. Draw a space suit with a helmet, then add details like stars and planets to make it more exciting.

Here’s another way to do it:

38. Elephant

Drawing an elephant can be fun and easy, taking only 3 to 5 minutes of your time.

Start by drawing the head and trunk of the elephant. From there, fill in details like eyes, legs, tail, tusks, and other features that give it its unique charm. Once satisfied with your drawing, you can add color to make it more lively and interesting.

You can have an elephant drawing session with kids by following this tutorial:

39. Message in a Bottle

Drawing a message in a bottle is an easy and fun way to express your creativity. Just draw a bottle, then add details like stars or messages to make it more interesting. Or, you can color it in for an even more magical look.

40. Nature in a Triangle

Incorporating nature into your drawings is easy and will make them look great. Start with a triangle, then add details like trees, mountains, or birds to make it more interesting. For an even more beautiful look, color it in!

41. Unicorn

Drawing unicorns is one of the most popular doodles out there! It’s not only fun to draw but also quite simple. 

Start by outlining a unicorn, then use your pencil to draw horns from the highest point of its head. Give your unicorn some ears, eyes, and a mouth. If you want, you can color it for a truly magical result!

Here’s another easy way to do it:

42. Octopus

Who doesn’t love drawing an octopus? You can have a great-looking octopus with just a few simple lines. 

First, draw the head and body of the octopus using curved lines. Then add eight tentacles and some suction cups. Finish by drawing the eyes, and you’ll have an amazing drawing in less than five minutes!

43. Hedgehog

Draw a cute and simple hedgehog that kids will love with this easy step-by-step guide! Start by drawing an oval shape for the body, then add details like spines and a nose to finish it off.

You can also follow this video:

This easy drawing idea of a whale is perfect for beginners and looks great in any color palette. 

Just draw an oval shape for the whale’s body, then add details like eyes and fins. Voila! You now have a cute whale swimming in the ocean. Not bad for 5 minutes of drawing time!

Another easy drawing idea you can do in five minutes or less! Owls are a popular subject for many artists, and with good reason – they have wide eyes, big wings, and intricate feathers. 

Drawing an owl is easier than it looks. To get started, lightly sketch the shape of the head and body of the owl using a pencil. Then, add details like the eyes and wings, ensuring correct proportions.

Here’s a clever and easy way to draw an owl using the Number 22:

No matter your skill level, you can draw a cute panda in less than 5 minutes! Start by drawing a circle for the head and body, then add two circles for the eyes and black patches for the paws.

Here’s a quick guide on how to draw a panda:

A duck is one of the easiest animal drawings and a classic choice for kids. Draw its simple shape – an oval for its head with a curved bill, then add details like wings and feathers.

Finally, add some feet to your duck with a few curved lines! With these easy steps, you can draw an adorable duck in just 5 minutes or less.

Here’s how to draw a realistic duck using the Number 2 as a guide:

48. Sleeping Moon

The moon is one of the easiest things to draw, and it can be quite calming. 

Just draw a crescent moon, then add details like stars or clouds to make it more interesting. You can also color it in with different shades of blue and gray for an extra-magical look.

49. Smiling Sun

Drawing a sun is an easy way to satisfy your creative urges. First, draw a circle with beams of light, then add extras like clouds or planets to make it more captivating. For an even sunnier result, color it yellow and orange.

50. Dragonfly

Kids will love drawing a dragonfly! To begin, sketch the body of the insect on your paper. You can draw an oval shape for the head and two attached wings. 

Then, draw four thin legs extending from each side of the body. Finally, add a few details like eyes and antennas to make it look more lifelike.

51. Band-aid

This simple drawing only takes a few minutes to complete, and it looks great! Begin by sketching the outline of a band-aid with curved sides. Then have some fun and go wild by adding extras like stars or hearts.

52. Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus is one of the easiest dinosaurs to try out if you’re just starting with drawing. Its recognizable shapes make it a good subject for even novice artists.

Start by sketching the body and the triangular plates down the back of the dinosaur. Then, add triangular spikes on the end of its tail. Finally, draw four legs and a head with two eyes to complete your stegosaurus drawing!

53. Eye Glasses

Sketching glasses are a great way to spend your extra time. To start, establish the outline of the glasses by drawing the frame and a bridge. After that, add authentic details like lenses. Fill your design with color for an extra-cool look.

54. Ice Cream

Ice cream is delicious, and drawing it can be a fun way to show off your artistic skills. Begin by sketching a scoop of ice cream cone, then add details like sprinkles or chocolate syrup for a delicious look. For a tasty finish, paint it with various colors!

55. Tea Cup

Drawing a tea cup is an easy and creative way to practice your drawing skills. Start by sketching the cup’s shape, making sure you pay attention to the details like its handle and saucer. 

You can add more elements, such as steam or patterns around the cup. Finally, give it some dimension by adding colors and shadows.

56. Cute Cake

Designing a cake with pencil and paper is simple and fun. Draw a circle or oval shape for the cake with frosting, then add details like candles and sprinkles to give it that special touch. For more fun, color it with different shades for a vibrant finish.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to draw a BTS cake:

57. Cute Lipstick

Drawing cute lipstick is an easy and fun idea for anyone looking to create a quick sketch. 

Start by lightly drawing an oval shape in the center of the page. From there, draw two small circles at the bottom of the oval for the base of the lipstick tube. Create details like ridges along the tube or swirls on the cap.

58. Cupcake

Draw a cupcake in under 5 minutes! All you need is some paper, pencils and your imagination. 

Sketch a simple circle for the base of the cupcake and some curved lines. After that, add details like sprinkles or icing. To finish it off, use multiple colors to make it look extra sweet.

59. Rainbow Cloud

With this easy tutorial, you’ll be drawing a rainbow cloud in no time! 

Start by sketching the basic shapes of clouds with a rainbow in between, then add details like raindrops to make it look more lifelike. For extra color and charm, paint it with shades of yellow, pink, and blue.

60. Cute Shooting Star

This is another easy drawing idea you can complete in less than 5 minutes. Begin by outlining the star, then add details like streaks or sparkles. And that’s it! 

You now have a cute shooting star drawing that you can color with shades of yellow and pink for a magical finish.

61. Apple Watch

Drawing an Apple Watch is not only easy but also a fun way to bring technology to life. 

Sketch the shape of the watch and its iconic buttons, then add details like bands or stickers for a more realistic look. Color it in with shades of white and silver for an extra-enjoyable result!

62. Cute Watermelon

This cute watermelon drawing is super easy to create and can be done in under 5 minutes! 

Draw the large oval shape of the watermelon. Don’t forget to add seeds, texture, and color using just a few simple lines. Draw stripes along the sides of your watermelon to give it its unique look.

63. Yummy Pizza

Try your hand at drawing a delicious-looking pizza in just 5 minutes or less. With some creativity and helpful tips from us, you can have a great-looking pizza drawing in no time.

Start by sketching out a round pizza shape with your pencil. Then, draw fun details like pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, or cheese – whatever looks best to you!

64. Cute Basketball

Anyone can channel their inner athlete by drawing a cute basketball. Draw a circle for the ball, then add details like stars or stripes for a more playful look. Finally, color it in with different shades of orange and yellow for an extra-fun result!

65. Chimney

Drawing a chimney is a great way to express creativity in a short amount of time. Once the shapes are down, feel free to customize your chimney however you’d like! 

Add some smoke coming out of the top, or make it look more elaborate with extra decorations. You can even combine different types of bricks for an interesting effect.

66. Pumpkin

Pumpkins are a classic drawing idea, and this one is easy to do in minutes. 

Just draw an oval shape with a few lines for the stem and leaves, then you’re done! You can also add some details like eyes, teeth, or vines if you want to make it more complex.

67. Spooky Ghost

Use your artistic skills to create a spooky ghost! 

First, sketch the shape of a ghost. Then add eyes, arms, or any other details you want. Finally, use shades of white and grey for the color scheme to make it look extra creepy.

Who doesn’t love a donut? Draw one with this easy tutorial! 

Begin by sketching two circles for the donut, then add details like sprinkles or frosting. To finish it off, color it in with shades of pink and brown for an extra-delicious result!

Try your hand at being creative by sketching a monkey. First, draw the monkey’s face, then add features such as fur or a mouth. Make it extra fun by coloring it with shades of brown and yellow.

70. Hello Kitty

Drawing Hello Kitty is a fantastic way to widen your creativity and imagination. Start by sketching a bow and a circle for her head, then add details like whiskers for an extra-cute look. For even more fun, color it in shades of pink and white.

There you have it! We hope you had fun practicing your skills and found easy drawing ideas that inspire you to create something unique . 

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned pro, easy things to draw are a great way to practice and improve your skills. Enjoy!

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18 Memorable New Picture Books, May 2024

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The illustrations in this month’s new picture books SHINE . That’s the whole reason we read picture books, right? The art tells the story as much as the text. (Although in some of these books, I will admit to liking the art more than the story and will tell you in my reviews which ones those are.)

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New Picture Books, May 2024

Go and Get with Rex written by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka FUNNY / ALPHABET The narrator plays a game with Jack, Jill, and Rex, the dog–they must “Go and Get” something that starts with a certain letter. Jack and Jill bring back something expected, but Rex brings back ducks. Kids will laugh until Rex explains that it’s not D for duck but it’s F for friend, and M for a musician. So fun! BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

May You Love and Be Loved Wishes for Your Life written and illustrated by Cleo Wade GRADUATION GIFT BOOK Written like a prayer or a blessing for the reader except using the language of wishes, the message expresses wishes for the reader’s life to be filled with love, wonder, new things, different places, experiences that change the reader, weirdness as a superpower, and more inspirational hopes and dreams. This is a children’s book that makes sense for older readers and would be a good gift book for graduations. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Your House Is Not Just a House written by Idris Goodwin, illustrated by Lorraine Nam IMAGINATION Celebrate your imagination by seeing everyday things as something else, something more! That closet is a teleportation chamber. Your shower is a wild jungle during rainy season. Your blanket fort is a hiding spot from angry warthogs. A wonderful book to remind us all to imagine many possibilities. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Monster Hands written by Karen Kane and Jonaz McMillan, illustrated by Dion MBD SIGN LANGUAGE Milo is scared of the monster under his bed so he asks his neighbor Mel in sign language what to do. Mel signs back that Milo should try shining a light on the wall and making monster hands. Mel keeps giving Milo ideas and Milo continues to make monster shadows on the wall, finally combining all the monster hand moves at once. Eventually, the monster is gone. Milo signs a big hug to his friend. The artwork beautifully captures the nighttime hues illuminated by flashlights as well as the sign language communication and emotions of the characters. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Ollie, the Acorn, and the Mighty Idea written by Andrew Hacket, illustrated by Kaz Windness GROWTH / BULLYING / FRIENDSHIP Written in one of the strongest narrative voices I’ve read recently, Ollie is fed up with neighbor Everett’s bullying, so he decides to become an MIGHTY oak tree. (As one does.) He swallows an acorn, eats soil, adds water and sun, and transforms into a mighty oak. After Ollie behaves like a bully and feels bad, he and Everett talk and transform. They learn that they can do mighty things…together. The artwork dances off the page. Kaz’s distinctive artistic style isn’t just a visual feast; it gives us all the feels. Lovely! BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever! written by Louise Fitzgerald, illustrated by Kate Hindley BEDTIME / SILLY Before the quickest bedtime story, the build-up to reading the bedtime commences. There’s much to do, including wiggling and plumping of pillows that must happen. Your toys must be tucked in and ready. You must sound a fanfare. Finally, it’s time. And yes, the story is short! So maybe one more short story can be added on? Sleep tight. Good night! BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Here Be Dragons written by Susannah Lloyd, illustrated by Paddy Donnelly GIRL POWER A hapless but determined knight who speaks in medieval language embarks on a quest to find a dragon. He quests, declares, pontificates, and completely misses all clues to the dragon. Even when he sees a girl tied up, he is clueless. Luckily, the horse unties the girl, who chases away the dragon. It’s a trope that honestly sort of bugs me because I’m not a fan of making one gender super stupid for mocking purposes, but this story is worth a read for the fabulous illustrations. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Gray written by Laura Dockrill, illustrated by Lauren Child EMOTIONS Even though I generally don’t recommend stories where the child doesn’t have agency (the mom gives the child life-chanting advice in this story), I do like the point of this story of a child who is feeling gray. The child’s grownup reminds him that gray clouds make rain that makes puddles, and you can draw with colors on the gray sidewalk. The mom reminds the child that all the colors are inside of them and her love won’t change. The best thing about this book is the artwork — the die-cup pages you can peek through and Child’s classic collage art are wonderful. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat written by EM Lynas, illustrated by Matt Hunt FRIENDSHIP / PRESCHOOL / EARLY READER A Stoat (a mouse-like creature) plays in the boat. The Goat wants to float in the boat with the Stoat. But the Stoat doesn’t want him to! So there’s a chase, a capsize, a rescue, and… a new friendship. Rhyming and featuring the -oa word family, this will be a fun read aloud and possibly a great early reader choice! BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Parrotfish Has a Superpower written by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Bob Shea ANIMALS Parrotfish meets Hammerhead shark and tells him all about the Parrotfish’s many features — from where they sleep to their thousand little teeth — building up to the most important feature of all. The Parrotfish superpower! Can you guess what it is? I won’t spoil the book’s secret, but I can tell you it has to do with their poop. Their conversational interaction is playful, informative, and entertaining. The artwork pops off the page with bright colors, making this story extra engaging. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Mouse on the River A Journey Through Nature written by William Snow and illustrated by Alice Melvin COMMUNITY / JOURNEY / RIVER LIFE Yet another picture book with amazing colored pencil illustrations that elevate the simple story into a stunning experience. Follow Mouse as he travels by river to his friend’s house. As you read, lift the flaps to uncover more illustrations of the river, activity on the banks and bridges, buildings with other animals, what’s hidden in the marshy grasses, and more. A lovely journey! Back matter describes things along the river from the story and lists things that Mouse packed. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

No. 5 Bubblegum Street written by Mikolaj Pa, illustrated by Gosia Herba, translated by Scotia Gilroy COMMUNITY The illustrations in this colorful animal-filled picture book will immediately draw you in as the text describes the different animals who live in this apartment building. Each animal has different interests but they all come together for a part to celebrate their community and their talents. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Being Home written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Michaela Goade MOVING TO ANCESTRAL LANDS The text is quite minimal, describing the family’s move to ancestral lands. But the illustrations are what really shine with pinks and greens, patterns and shapes. They pop off the page. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Sister written by Leia M. Johnson, illustrated by S.J. Winkler FOSTER CARE A little girl shares what it’s like when her parents open their home to foster kids. First, a baby for a few days. Next, a brother for longer. It makes her so sad to see him leave that the girl feels reluctant to try again. Eventually, she agrees, and a girl her age comes to stay. The foster girl stays forever because the parents adopt her. And now they are sisters for real. The story gently introduces the concept of temporary and permanent foster placements and the emotions that can come with both. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON BOOKSHOP

Melissa Taylor, MA, is the creator of Imagination Soup. She's a mother, former teacher & literacy trainer, and freelance education writer. She writes Imagination Soup and freelances for publications online and in print, including Penguin Random House's Brightly website, USA Today Health, Adobe Education, Colorado Parent, and Parenting. She is passionate about matching kids with books that they'll love.

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Trina Robbins obituary

American cartoonist and author whose pioneering work in comics included being the first female artist to draw Wonder Woman

The American illustrator and writer Trina Robbins, who has died aged 85, began her career in comics in her native New York in the 1960s as a contributor to the counterculture newspaper East Village Other. She also drew and wrote strips for Gothic Blimp Works, an underground comic.

Then came comic strips, covers and spot illustrations for the underground publications Berkeley Tribe and It Ain’t Me, Babe, often described as the first feminist newspaper, before before she put together an all-women comic, It Ain’t Me, Babe Comix (1970), followed by the anthology All Girl Thrills (1971) and the solo comic Girl Fight Comics (1972).

Her black heroine, Fox, was serialised in Good Times (1971) and another of her characters, Panthea, who first appeared in Gothic Blimp Works (1969), was a regular in Comix Book (1974-76).

She also became one of the 10 founders of Wimmen’s Comix, an all-female underground comics anthology published from 1972 to 1992, and in the late 70s was a contributor to High Times, Heavy Metal, National Lampoon and Playboy.

Later she adapted the 1919 novel Dope, by Sax Rohmer, for Eclipse Comics (1981-83) and wrote and drew Meet Misty (1985-86) for Marvel . She was also the first woman to draw Wonder Woman, in The Legend of Wonder Woman (1986).

Robbins’ wider interest in the history of girls’ comics led her to co-write a book about the genre, Women and the Comics (1986), with Catherine Yronwode, and later A Century of Women Cartoonists (1993), followed by a number of biographies of female comic pioneers, including Nell Brinkley, Lily Renée, Gladys Parker and Tarpé Mills.

Born in Brooklyn , she grew up in Queens, where her mother, Bessie (nee Roseman) was a teacher. Her father, Max Perlson, was a tailor who later wrote for Yiddish-language newspapers and published a collection of stories, A Minyen Yidn (1938), that was turned by Trina into a comic anthology in 2017.

At the age of 10 she graduated from reading wholesome animal comics to Millie the Model, Patsy Walker and others with female protagonists. The Katy Keene comic was especially influential, as it encouraged Robbins to make paper dolls and design clothing for them. She was also a huge fan of the jungle adventuress Sheena.

Having discovered science fiction at 14, Robbins began attending conventions, and at one such gathering she met the short story writer Harlan Ellison . At 21 he was five years her senior, but they dated briefly and he later wrote her into his film The Oscar (1966) as Trina Yale, played by Edie Adams .

Trina attended Queens College before studying drawing at Cooper Union, although she dropped out after a year. In 1957 she married the cartoonist Art Castillo; they moved to the Bay area of Los Angeles until he disappeared to Mexico and the relationship ended.

Working for a time as a model for men’s magazines, she was a cinema usherette when she met Paul Robbins, whom she married in 1962 following Castillo’s death. Her new husband wrote for the LA Free Press, which gave her access to the Byrds, Bob Dylan and other musicians, and she began making clothing to sell to musician friends, including Mama Cass.

Returning alone to New York in 1966 (she and Robbins eventually divorced, in 1972), she opened a boutique called Broccoli on East 4th Street, making clothes for exotic customers and having flings with a number of them, including the Doors’ singer Jim Morrison and the activist Abbie Hoffman ; she also had longer relationships with Paul Williams, editor of Crawdaddy magazine, and the cartoonist Kim Deitch, with whom she set up a cartoon art museum on East 9th Street.

Her clothes-making got her into a song by Joni Mitchell, who wrote in Ladies of the Canyon that “Trina wears her wampum beads / She fills her drawing book with line / Sewing lace on widows’ weeds / And filigree on leaf and vine”.

After she had sold her boutique in 1969 and began to make her living in comics, there was no looking back.

Apart from her writing and illustrating activities over the years, in 1994

she became one of the founders of Friends of Lulu, a US-based charity that promotes the reading of comic books by women and the participation of women in the comic book industry.

Her later work on the history of women in comics produced three further books, From Girls to Grrrlz (1996), The Great Women Cartoonists (2001) and Pretty in Ink (2013).

She also wrote a number of books for children, starting with Catswalk: The Growing of Girl (1990), and including the Chicagoland Detective Agency series (2010-14) of bizarre high school mystery adventures.

For adults she wrote The Great Women Superheroes (1996), Eternally Bad: Goddesses With Attitude (2001), Tender Murderers: Women Who Kill (2003) and Wild Irish Roses: Tales of Brigits, Kathleens and Warrior Queens (2004).

Her most recent comic was Won’t Back Down (2024), a pro-choice anthology.

She is survived by her partner, Steve Leialoha, a daughter, Casey, from her relationship with Dietch, and her sister Harriet.

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I f you’re a book sort of a person, you are really going to enjoy this book, which is a book about books, by a book sort of a person for book sort of people: Nicholas Royle is fast becoming the bibliophile’s bibliophile, the general readers’ Nicholas Basbanes. (Basbanes is the author of the as-yet-unsurpassed A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books, published in 1995, and a must-read for all book collectors, would-be-collectors, or indeed anyone weary with the collectors in their lives. If you think you’re bad, read Basbanes.)

In 2021 Royle published White Spines: Confessions of a Book Collector, about his quest to collect all of the handsome white-spined Picadors published between 1972 and 2000. Shadow Lines might have well subtitled More Confessions of a Book Collector. It begins: “I said to my publisher that I wanted to do a follow-up to White Spines. He said, Sure, go ahead, but make sure it doesn’t feel too much like a follow-up.” It feels exactly like a follow-up, but not in a bad way.

Royle admits that he was considering whether to just stick with his whole white spine shtick and write a book about his hunt for the white-spined King Penguins published between 1981 and 1987, and the white-spined Sceptre paperbacks published between 1986 and 1994 – because, of course, he collects them too. Instead, Shadow Lines is about books in general. It’s about reading while walking, and the Penguin Modern Stories series of anthologies, and the Thomas the Tank engine illustrator C Reginald Dalby, and the bookish work of the artist Mike Nelson, and about books in films, and unread books, and books in dreams, and overheard conversations in bookshops. It is essentially a collection of good old-fashioned, rambling, bookish reminiscences.

But it’s mostly about the “inclusions” that Royle finds in various second-hand books. The title derives from Royle’s eccentric habit of seeking out those books in second-hand bookshops distinguished by what he calls “shadow lines”, the tell-tale mark at the top edge of a book that indicates someone has left something inside – a bus ticket, a postcard, a drawing, anything. While the rest of us might toss away such dreck, Royle cherishes his finds, and indeed does his utmost to reunite them with their original owners, or at least to discover their identity. As you can imagine, this results in some charming and rather peculiar encounters.

If Royle finds a phone number in a book, for example, he promptly calls it, including the number for a “Guardroom”, found in his copy of Standard Arabic, purchased at the Oxfam Bookshop in Herne Hill, alongside a number of inclusions, comprising a map of Cairo, some pages of cryptic notes and instructions, and a list of names which included “the nom de guerre of one of Osama Bin Laden’s twelve bodyguards”. He rings the number, of course: the conversation does not last long.

Even if his sleuthing doesn’t lead him very far, Royle at least googles the names of any previous owners inscribed on a book’s flyleaf or inside cover. Thus, when he buys a second-hand copy of Italo Calvino’s Cosmicomics, and discovers that it once belonged to a Bernard Filson, he does his due diligence: “A retired stockbroker, Bernard Filson sailed his yacht around the world, before returning to this family’s holiday home in the Cumbrian village of Boot and subsequently making Boot his permanent home. Singing in a local choir, taking art classes and becoming a church warden […] In 2007, he was involved in a serious four-vehicle accident on the A595 and died at the scene, leaving a son, two daughters, a brother and a granddaughter.” Bernard is now immortalised on the pages of Shadow Lines.

“My search for inclusions,” explains Royle, “for names of former owners, for phone numbers and email addresses, is not only a fishing expedition but also a reaching-out.” That reaching-out is also sometimes a case of bumping-into. Shadow Lines contains many tales of Royle’s encounters while out reading and walking. Strolling around south Manchester one day, reading Alberto Moravia’s The Voyeur, he wanders past several members of the South Manchester Muslim Walking Group and gets into conversation about books with a woman called Amina: they now follow each other on Instagram.

Among the many detours in the book, Royle recalls having been taught English at Manchester Grammar School by Peter Anthony Scott Farquhar, the man who was murdered by his lover, Ben Field, the tragic story recently dramatised on television as The Sixth Commandment . Shadow Lines very much celebrates the world of books – but it also serves as a poignant reminder of the shadow that eventually falls upon us all.

Shadow Lines is published by Salt at £10.99.  To order your copy for £9.99, call 0844 871 1514 or visit Telegraph Books

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Chicago Cubs Join Wild List in Baseball History During Loss to Pirates on Saturday

Brady farkas | may 12, 2024.

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The Saturday game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was supposed to be all about Pirates' top prospect Paul Skenes making his Major League pitching debut, but it turned into one of the wildest games in recent memory beyond that.

Skenes struck out seven, allowing three runs over four innings against the Cubs, flashing his trademark fastball velocity. The Pirates ended up winning the game 10-9 to move to 18-22 on the year, while the Cubs dropped back to 23-17.

So how did we go from a game that was supposed to be about pitching to a game that turned into a football score? Well, after Skenes, the Pirates pitchers stopped being able to throw strikes. In the fifth inning, the Pirates relief core walked six batters with the bases loaded as part of a seven-run inning for Chicago.

Thanks to all the free passes, the Cubs also joined a rare group in baseball history, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com:

the Cubs’ 6 bases-loaded walks in the 5th were the most by a team in an inning since the White Sox had 8 in the 7th inning on 4/22/1959 h/t @EliasSpots

the Cubs’ 6 bases-loaded walks in the 5th were the most by a team in an inning since the White Sox had 8 in the 7th inning on 4/22/1959 h/t @EliasSports — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 12, 2024

Despite the control issues, the Pirates ended up winning thanks to tacking three additional runs in their own half of the fifth and getting another in the sixth.

The two teams will play again on Sunday afternoon with first pitch slated for 1:35 p.m. ET. Kyle Hendricks pitches for the Cubs while lefty Bailey Falter goes for the Pirates.

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