The Artful Sketch: Learn How to Create Step-by-Step Artistic Drawings

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Riding on the wave of adult coloring that inspired a generation of budding casual artists, Mary Phan's sketching workshops have had an incredible reception by makers who are looking for a new creative outlet. In The Artful Sketch, she shares the exclusive secrets from these elite workshops with 15 detailed, fully illustrated tutorials. In each sketch, Mary walks readers through the basics, from using a ruler and pencil to sketch out the basic shape, to adding details like shadows, using a black pen to highlight the final sketch and adding color to bring it to life. By the end of each tutorial, readers will have a professional-level work of art that they'll be proud to share as a gift, send as a card, post online or hang on their wall. The tutorials are arranged by popular themes such as a dessert station with individual tutorials for an elaborate cake and hanging dessert bar; patisserie with a gorgeous storefront and window frame; and seasonal mantle with a basic fireplace mantle and designs for each season of the year. With an emphasis on luxury, abundant beauty and Mary's calm encouragement, this book will inspire readers to relax into a blissful state of creative joy while they draw. The book will also feature styled photographs of the sketches. Fans of adult coloring books, calligraphy and hand lettering won't want to miss this! This book has more than 40 step-by-step illustrated tutorials, and 20 photographs of styled sketches.

Reviews

"I have seen Mary take a room full of people who could barely draw a straight line (myself included) and give them the tools to sketch a reasonable facsimile of the subject. This book synthesizes her amazing technique for a very lucky broader audience."
--MARCY BLUM, author and celebrity event planner

"The Artful Sketch is the easiest way to learn to draw your ideas onto paper. With her beautiful examples and kind commentary, you'll soon be impressing yourself AND your friends with your new artistic talent!"
--CECI JOHNSON, designer and founder of Ceci New York and Ceci Style

"A must-read book for anyone who desires to be creative. You'll learn from the best!"
--LUCIA DINH PADOR, editor-in-chief of Utterly Engaged

"Mary is exactly what the beginner needs when embarking on a sketching journey. Her methods are clear, concise and created to ensure success! Mary's joyful style and color choices go a long way in inspiring the budding artist to pick up a pen and dive in."
--Kristy Rice, author, artist and founder Momental Designs

"Mary is the expert when it comes to teaching anyone how to sketch. She is an industry leader and her innovative style, brilliant techniques and approachable lessons will be just the thing that anyone looking to learn needs in their resource library."
--Sean Low, president, The Business of Being Creative LLC

"Mary has given us creatives the tools to learn how to share our art with our clients and illustrate all of the crazy ideas we have in our heads. I am not only excited for this book but the many to follow."
--Eliana Baucicault, publisher and editor of B Inspired Magazine, celebrity wedding planner

"Learning from Mary has really shown me how much value cake sketches can bring to my business. Her techniques have enabled my team to book more clients and find more exposure on social media. Now I provide my clients with professional, high quality sketches to set their mind at ease and give them confidence that their cake dreams will be brought to reality!"
--Jason Hisley, celebrity cake designer, owner & executive chef of Cake By Jason

Author Bio

Mary Phan is an illustrator and founder of The Sketchbook Series, a series of workshops held throughout North America. For many years she was an interior designer and an event planner. She transitioned to teaching after realizing the high demand for custom illustrations she would create for her home and event designs. She has worked with brands such as Esselle, Imagination International Inc., Aisle Planner Inc. and more. She lives in San Leandro, CA.