A review by amandainpa
The Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw by Mark Crilley

5.0

I am not always a fan of graphic novels but this one sounded intriguing to me. I have never been good at drawing…I often draw pictures for my students to cut out at work and they are quick to point this out to me ;) I have always wished that I could draw well but had come to the conclusion that it was something you were either good at or you weren’t. After reading this book I realized that there are some important things to know to help you be a better artist.

The lessons in this book are taught in a very fun way…the reader is learning along with David, the young boy in the book who wants to learn how to draw. He meets a woman named Becky who, reluctantly at first, teaches him some important things about being a good artist.

The story is very informative but also very touching and humorous. The artwork is gorgeous, presented in sepia tones.

Overall, this is a great book for all ages…my 10 year old daughter and I read it together and we both enjoyed it. I definitely recommend it to anyone who would like to get past drawing stick figures (like me).

I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.