
Art Starts with a Line
A creative and interactive guide to the art of line drawing
by Erin McManness
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Pub Date Jul 03 2018 | Archive Date Aug 20 2018
Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster | Walter Foster Publishing
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Description
Line drawing involves using a combination of fine lines and bold strokes to create artwork of any kind—from basic folk art to more sophisticated illustrations. This form of art requires minimal tools, making it both affordable and portable. In Art Starts with a Line, artists of all skill levels are invited to learn how to draw almost anything starting with simple lines and basic shapes.
Following a brief introduction to tools and materials, as well as some easy exercises and techniques for warming up to basic drawing tools, you will explore a variety of subjects. You'll draw plants and flowers, architecture and cityscapes, animals, and everything in between. These projects aren't restricted to black and white either! You'll find techniques for adding color with colored pencil, marker, pen, even digitally.
Art Starts with a Line presents everything you'll need to know to learn how to successfully create line drawings of all types. Whether your goal is to create a custom logo for a client, or to simply decorate your planner—it's all here.
Packed with engaging instruction, tips, and beautiful step-by-step artwork, the Art Starts Series presents an approachable and heartwarming guide to line drawing designed to both inspire and teach beginning artists how to create meaningful artwork using simple lines and mindful prompts.
Marketing Plan
Campaign Focus:
Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, creative prompts, and drawing exercises, Art Starts with a Line offers a fun and contemporary approach to line drawing by well known artist and instructor Peggy Dean.
Key Selling Points:
- Interactive format includes creative prompts, step-by-step tutorials, and fun exercises for learning how to draw a range of subject matter with simple lines.
- Unique content is approachable and relevant for aspiring artists and creative types and
- Features artwork and instruction from a well-known artist with a strong brand and online presence.
Key Campaign Activity
- Leverage Peggy’s social media efforts for exposure, pre-orders, etc. – Her website, Instagram (99k followers), Facebook, and Pinterest . Also leverage her email subscriber list.
- Leverage Peggy’s role as brand ambassador of Tombow and overtake Tombow social media for a day.
- Multiple outlets will be interested – Art and Craft Media, Magazines, Websites, DIY Media
Trade: Finished Advances
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Consumer:
- Quarto Knows social media to follow and promote authors efforts
- Giveaways at art blogs and websites
- Pitch to art and craft magazines and websites for review, such as Artforum, Art in America, Artvoices, Cloth Paper Scissors, Colored Pencil Magazine, Drawing, Spreading Positive Creativity
- Pitch to freelance art writers
- Pitch to Art Educators – media outlets and individuals (NAEA list)
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781633224810 |
PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 128 |
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