A book recommended by Robert and Michèle Root-Bernstein, the authors of Sparks of Genius

The appeal of this book lies in the author’s relatable description of drawing skills. She considers the possible fear people may have who want to start drawing again at this time. For those who start drawing again, or are just drawing for the first time, the author asks them to channel their desire into “drawing with courage.” However, rather than providing groundless optimism or hope, she offers helpful tips step by step, from practical drawing techniques to how to develop the character of someone who draws, and how to apply this creative imagination to their craft. She also appropriately guides readers, sometimes kindly and sometimes strictly, from a master’s point of view, into a world of various drawings, which is never easy but enjoyable and meaningful.