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If you can doodle, you can paint, transforming simple drawings into works of art, Diane Culhane ; photography by Matisse Berthiaume

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If you can doodle, you can paint

Diane Culhane ; photography by Matisse Berthiaume

transforming simple drawings into works of art

"The advice and exercises in If You Can Doodle, You Can Paint, help readers dig into their creative life to find a style that is authentically theirs"--, Provided by publisherDoodling is really just mark making . . . marks that happen when you are otherwise occupied. These intuitive marks that flow from you naturally while you are doodling are an expression of your true style, like your handwriting. This book looks at our doodles as resources; treasures from which we can create full-sized paintings. Even if you don't consider yourself a doodler, the exercises and techniques in this book will give you a fun way to tap into your personal style, the voice that comes from deep inside. Through the exercises in this book, you will dig into your creative life to find a style that is authentically yours. The invitation starts with a pencil as you work through automatic and specific doodle assignments. Eventually, you will learn how to size up and combine these doodles into larger compositions. Then, you will begin mixing it up with watercolor paints and, finally, with acrylic paints

Introduction -- Getting started -- Doodle specifics -- Doodle collections -- Blowing it up -- Mixed media -- Artist gallery