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Before we start, I should let you know a little about my

drawing style. I draw in two dimensions, basically flat

like a pancake. To make up for the lack of dimension in my

flat drawings, I add interest with plenty of details, doodles,

and additional elements that would never normally be found in

something like a flower petal, or I insert flowers and paisley patterns

inside of things like animals. I also do this when I'm using color—

plenty of it!—but we go over that in my other new book,

Let's Get

Creative with Markers

(check it out!).

While I do use photos and my surroundings for inspiration to

get started, it's generally just for shape reference. I recommend you

do this, too. Then I turn the shapes into designs that are instantly

identifiable as mine by adding all the details and elements that I'm

going to teach you throughout this book. It's not hard to draw like

I do—it's just a lot of marks inside an outline and a little planning!

Just in case you were wondering what my credentials are for teaching

you anything... I have none! Only a lifetime of practice doing what I love and

sticking to it. Oh, and 15 published coloring books (and counting!). I've had no

professional training in anything, so I hope that makes you feel even better about

you being able to draw, too! I don't do things by the book, and while I realize I'm

asking you to try doing things by

my

book, by all means, do it your way!

How I Draw