Art Starts with a Line: A Creative and Interactive Guide to the Art of Line Drawing

Art Starts with a Line is a guide to line drawing for artists of all skill levels. Line drawing uses fine lines and bold strokes to create artwork, from folk art to sophisticated illustrations. The technique requires minimal tools, making it affordable and portable. The book begins with an introduction to tools and materials, followed by warm-up exercises and basic techniques. It then covers a range of subjects including plants and flowers, architecture and cityscapes, and animals. Projects include methods for adding color using colored pencil, marker, pen, and digital tools. The guide provides instruction and step-by-step artwork for creating line drawings for various purposes, whether designing a custom logo or decorating a planner. It is designed to help beginning artists create artwork using simple lines and mindful prompts.