Start Here: Draw is the perfect guide for you, offering progressive art activities that develop skill and confidence. This book presents 50 exciting prompts for kick-starting an artistic practice centered on drawing, building up your understanding of shape, color, and technique without intimidating jargon or theory. Start Here. Offers daily mark-making ideas, from the simplest line drawings to cute repeated motifs, most designed to be drawn in an hour or less. Get a Sketchbook. Gives guidance on how to get the most out of your sketchbook and different ways to approach it. Practice Makes Perfect. Build your sketching and drawing skills by repeating motifs to create fun patterns. Make It Your Own. Build on the techniques from the first three sections to develop your own creative approach. Includes plenty of ideas of what to do with your finished work, like making T-shirts and mugs. Resources. Essential tools and supplies for drawing and adding color, plus key information on working digitally. With Start Here: Draw as your bright and beautiful creative companion, you'll learn how to draw and never want to stop. Start Here: Draw is a companion title to Start Here: Paint, which guides you through the basics of painting, including color mixing, value, and shadow, and using ink, watercolor, and acrylic.