Peng

A fun and approachable guide to drawing cats, from the popular creator of Hirameki. Cats are funny, cheeky and simply enchanting – all of their characters and much more can be captured in expressive drawings with just a few strokes. Cartoonist and cat lover Peng reveals how it's done – and proves once again that with a little practice, anyone can do it! A wide variety of cat portraits can be created in no time at all: from minimalist sketches to complete small paintings. You will quickly be able to get your four-legged friends moving (or just let them hang out), capture their emotions and tell little stories in an uncomplicated way. It's doesn't matter if they look realistic; it’s about having the courage to experiment and just start doodling.

Rádi pozorujete mraky na obloze? Rádi se dohadujete, co vám připomínají? Právě pro vás jsou tu HIRAMEKI! Roztomilé dokreslovánky, se kterými se mohou malí i velcí vydat na úžasný výlet do své vlastní fantazie. Fenomén HIRAMEKI přichází z Německa a navazuje na popularitu antistresových omalovánek.

There's no doubt about it: whether you're a newbie or a dab hand, drawing can often be daunting. That's why cartoons are the best place to start! From the co-creator of the best-selling Hirameki: Draw What You See 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, Austrian cartoonist Peng has developed expert knowledge of the building blocks of drawing and sketching. As he shows, creativity can come from anywhere. Entire sketches can spring up from the simplest lines or curves. Even found objects can spark brilliance - who knows, maybe a stone or leaf could provide the next flash of inspiration! 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, movement and animals, the artist conjures up delightful cartoons with wicked humour and a lightness of touch. Simple tips and exercises reveal how anyone and everyone can master the art of drawing, encouraging the reader to experiment with a variety of techniques executed through brush, pencil and pen. Don't be afraid of drawing, concludes Peng, in this enjoyable and addictive starter book - you make the rules.