The experienced artist & teacher Jake Spicer brings the drawing lessons to you, using his innovative & easy-to-follow methods. Follow the simple lessons on the page, & practice them straight away in the book. From easy ways to get started, to the head-turning techniques you will master by the end, Jake will accompany you on your journey, with straightforward advice & lots of tricks to help you develop your skill. Find out more about Jake Spicer: Learn How To Draw with Jake Spicers Guided Sketchbook Anyone can learn to draw: Artist Interview with Jake Spicer Jake Spicer has teamed up with YODOMO to offer an introductory ‘ How to Draw’ workshop. Jake will teach you the fundamental drawing techniques, how to get over your fear & how to unlock your drawing skills. Find out more here. ...

Discover the endless possibilities of ink -- whether you are using a nib pen, brush, biro or marker. This interactive book teaches you how to draw in line, wash & colour, & allows you the space to practise on the page through guided exercises in mark-making & drawing. You will: Experiment with line. Learn about hatching & cross-hatching. Work with ink wash. Understand colour & tone. About the Author Jake Spicer is an artist, author & teacher based between Brighton, UK & Arthog, North Wales. He is head tutor of the independent art school organisation Draw & is co-director of the Drawing Circus. Jakes teaching focuses on making drawing accessible to everybody, on the understanding that everybody with the will to draw has the capacity to learn to draw & anybody that can draw can always learn to draw better. Jake writes instructional drawing books for Ilex Press which aim to help people engage more with drawing, whatever their level of ability. Jake also holds monthly drawing workshops at our Cass Art Islington store. Click here to see his upcoming workshops. Visit our Events page for more events & workshops happening at your local store.   ...

From basic facial structures to finer details, the book teaches you the fundamentals of portraiture, & also allows you space to practise on the page.  Learn how to:  Understand anatomy & form Use light & shade Sketch in profile & front on Draw details such as hair & wrinkles Capture likeness & expression The book lays flat to allow you to draw comfortably & has an elastic band to keep your drawings safe. It is also small & compact enough to fit inside your bag & each exercise has an estimated completion time, so it doesnt matter where you are, youll always be able to find time & inspiration to practice. Check out the Jake Spicer Set with hand picked items from the artist. About the Author Jake Spicer is an artist, author & teacher based between Brighton, UK & Arthog, North Wales. He is head tutor of the independent art school organisation Draw & is co-director of the Drawing Circus. Jakes teaching focuses on making drawing accessible to everybody, on the understanding that everybody with the will to draw has the capacity to learn to draw & anybody that can draw can always learn to draw better. Jake writes instructional drawing books for Ilex Press which aim to help people engage more with drawing, whatever their level of ability. Jake also holds monthly drawing workshops at our Cass Art Islington store. Click here to see his upcoming workshops. Visit our Events page for more events & workshops happening at your local store.   ...