Book description
Great for the beginner and the expert, this book offers readers exercises to improve their work.
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Natural Way to Draw as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
My private art school offers classes exclusively in basic to advanced drawing techniques, with a focus on achieving varying degrees of realism across a range of subjects.
To accomplish this, I have designed a method that utilizes exercises and structured instruction. However, I am cautious not to impose too many limitations with my MonartĀ® Method because I believe that too much structure can hinder students'Ā creativity.Ā
Nicolaides' The Natural Way to Draw was the perfect addition for my lesson plans. The loose style effectively captures the essence of the subject while encouraging students to maintain a realistic interpretation.
The speedā¦
From Mona's list on on effective strategies with drawing and learning.
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