There's no doubt about it: whether you're a newbie or a pro, drawing can
be daunting. That's why expressive and humorous cartoons are the best
place to start! From experienced teacher Peng comes a stylish yet
playful approach to drawing cartoons, designed to excite even the most
tentative artists.
Over several decades teaching in schools and art colleges, artist and
illustrator Peng has developed expert knowledge of the building blocks
of drawing and sketching. As he shows, creativity can come from anywhere
and entire sketches can spring up from the simplest lines or curves.
Peng's easy-to-follow guide inspires confidence and creativity by
showing how even complete novices can quickly learn how to draw
characters and develop their own individual style. Starting with the
basics of figure construction and moving through to expression,
storytelling, and animals, the artist conjures up delightful cartoons
with wicked humor and a lightness of touch. Simple tips and exercises
reveal how anyone and everyone can master the art of drawing. This
volume encourages everyone to experiment with a variety of techniques
executed through brush, pencil, and pen. Don't be afraid of drawing! In
this addictive starter book, you make the rules.
