Drawing is a relaxing and enjoyable pastime and one of the original mindfulness techniques, a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings.

Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you possess or don’t, it can be readily learnt with the right teacher guiding you. Christine Allison fulfils that role with her expertise and friendly, encouraging approach. With 10 step-by-step tutorials, Christine helps beginners navigate various subject matters and drawing media, providing them with a thorough grounding in the basics of this satisfying art. In addition to the tutorials, Christine includes advice on tools, materials and techniques, gives plenty of tips throughout and presents ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further.

Learn techniques, including:

• Materials and equipment
• Line
• Tone
• Colour
• Composition

Subjects include:

• Flowers and plants
• Landscapes
• Sunrises
• Self-portrait
• And much more.

There’s also a particular focus on noticing the things around you that can make interesting subject matters, practising a drawing a day, and gathering a collection of reference material to inspire you each explored in a feature spread, setting them apart from the tutorials.