An inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you!

Packed with practical tips and advice, this book shows you how to fill your sketchbook or watercolour pad with a variety of everyday items that catch your eye, such as:

• Kitchen items like cups, teapots and silverware


• Toys like Rubik's Cubes and model cars


• Tea sandwiches and roll cakes


• Colorful bottles and containers


• Household items like umbrellas, bottles and candles


• Clothing and acessories including shirts, hats and umbrellas


• And so much more!

Author Tomoko Kuramae provides clear step-by-step instructions on the proportions and perspective of basic objects and clearly explains how to draw dozens of items based on cubes, cylinders and flat shapes from a variety of angles. She then shows you how to bring your finished sketches alive with the use of brilliant transparent watercolours.