Learning to Draw: A Creative Approach to Expressive Drawing

by Robert Kaupelis

Demonstrates various approaches to drawing through illustrations by famous artists and students and explanations of creative techniques

Genres: Art

Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

Reviews

[Sarah Bernard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoughtful, skill‑building guide for artists who already know the basics, Learning to Draw focuses on making drawings more expressive and meaningful. Kaupelis blends clear explanations with strong visual examples, offering advanced techniques without losing accessibility. It’s a compact, practical resource that helps intermediate artists deepen both technique and intention.

[Myka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best "learn to draw" book on the market, in my opinion. The author bases his techniques on many years in the classroom and his writing has the intimate, uncomplicated air of good teaching. The lessons themselves are concise, well-illustrated, and focused on the development of individual artistic taste and talent. The book distinguishes itself by his last point. Other drawings guides linger on the emotional aspects of art and feel more like self-help books; little actual progress is made. Others devolve into rigid instruction on methods and analysis, presenting cookie-cutter aesthetic as "good drawing." This book does neither and thus achieves both ends-- good technical improvement in the user's own style and reflecting her interests.