100 Prompts, Projects and Playful Exercises

Drawing People

Drawing People focuses on perfecting how to draw faces, characters and people on the move. This interactive journal features a mix of 100 prompts, playful activities and step-by-step projects on the theme of people to help you explore your creativity. Whether you&rsquo;re new to drawing and want to learn how to sketch or you&rsquo;re an experienced artist in search of inspiration, Drawing People will (re)ignite your love of art. Viktorija&rsquo;s easy techniques and helpful hints will show you how to hone your people drawing skills, add colour to your sketches and develop your own personal style. Drawing People is the springboard to unleashing your creativity and building a unique collection of artwork.

Viktorija Semjonova is an illustrator and the author of The Art of Gouache. Born in Latvia and now living in Norway, Viktorija is classically trained in drawing and painting and her practice involves commercial illustration, social media campaigns, live drawing and teaching workshops.

20 Fun and Creative Painting Projects for Everyone

The Art of Gouache

The Art of Gouache contains 20 projects on how to paint with the versatile water-soluable medium gouache, on its own as well as in combination with collage and mark making.Packed with tips and tricks, this book features fun practical projects on themes such as still life, landscapes and people.With step-by-step instructions, this is perfect for beginner or intermediate-level artists looking for some inspiration and ideas on how to refine their technique.

Latvian-born Viktorija Semjonova is an illustrator classically trained in drawing and painting (in the UK) and has been using gouache for over 15 years. Her clients include Vermilion Penguin, Pinterest and Birchbox. Viktorija has taught workshops, and has even held gouache introduction painting workshops at Victoria &amp; Albert museum in London.

Viktorija Semjonova

Drawing Nature focuses on perfecting how to draw trees, flowers and more. 
 
 This interactive journal features a mix of 100 prompts, playful activities and step-by-step projects on the theme of nature to help you explore your creativity. Whether you&rsquo;re new to drawing and want to learn how to sketch or you&rsquo;re an experienced artist in search of inspiration, Drawing Nature will (re)ignite your love of art. 
 
 Viktorija&rsquo;s easy techniques and helpful hints will show you how to hone your skills, add colour to your sketches and develop your own personal style. 
 
Drawing Nature is the springboard to unleashing your creativity and building a unique collection of artwork.

Viktorija Semjonova

Books by Viktorija Semjonova

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