Most people begin to draw as soon as they can hold a crayon and then continue drawing enthusiastically throughout childhood. Some people keep drawing right into adulthood, while others wander off in different directions for a while and then rediscover drawing later in life.

Because we’ve designed this book to be a helpful, user-friendly resource that assumes nothing about your experience, Drawing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, meets you wherever you are. Our philosophy is simple: If you know how to see and make  comparisons, you have what it takes to draw.

Throughout this book, we show you a solid, manageable approach to drawing that works no matter what you’re drawing. As you make your way through the book, you may be surprised to discover that after you figure out how to draw one subject, you can apply the same concepts to draw just about anything.