Drawing for Beginners: 100+ Ideas and Prompts to Release Your Inner Artist published by Jamie Markle is a book I received in exchange for this review.
Charlie has loved to draw since before he could walk. Homeschooling Charlie means I have to teach classes I’m not familiar with or good with. Which is what happens when it comes time for Art.
Even though Charlie is really good at coming up with Art projects on his own I knew we would need more projects with Charlie going into 8th grade this year.
I can’t wait until Charlie has the opportunity to take a look at Drawing for Beginners and look through the 100 Prompts I knew this book would carry us through the school year.
I may never become a Artist I can at least help Charlie with his love of Art. Before you ask what about David does a good job at drawing but doesn’t always take the time to do this with Charlie.
Which will be changing now that we have Drawing for Beginners because once a week we will read a chapter of the book and pick out one prompt to create as a family.
I asked Charlie what he thought our first protect should be and Charlie said Mythical Monsters which I could have guessed and David said we should start with Rock On.
While I wanted to start with Another Suitcase, Another Trip. Charlie can even create a story about Where would you go if you have a Magic Suitcase and David and I can help Charlie with the story for his Creative Writing class.
It will be nice when we go School Supply Shopping this year to have Drawing for Beginners because it gives us a Supply List for the Art Supplies we will need.
To make this year even more memorable I will take the list and purchase the supplies for each of us so we can always draw no, matter what else is happening because its so relaxing.
Anyone can learn to draw (and have fun doing it) with Drawing for Beginners! This book provides 100 drawing prompts that are designed to inspire, along with easy-to-follow mini lessons, simple line art you can use as a jumping off point for your drawings, and plenty of blank space for you to personalize each sketch.
Pick and choose the prompts that speak to you, from earring designs and a sidewalk bistro to birds on a wire, mythical monsters, and more. A bonus: Each sketch has simple instructions and a Take It Further challenge that’s perfect for more seasoned doodlers.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing new hobby or you just need inspiration for your daily doodles, this is the book for you. This new book became available on May 4th.
Drawing for Beginners By Jamie Markle
On Sale: May 4, 2021 $16.99 Paperback
About Jamie Markle
Jamie Markle is a publishing and marketing consultant, as well as a fine artist. He began his 17-year career in publishing as an Associate Editor for North Light Books and quickly rose through the ranks by acquiring and developing content with key instructors in the fine art community.
As Vice President and Group Publisher at F+W Media, he was responsible for the creative and financial health of the Fine Art group, overseeing books, magazines, videos, online courses, and digital content.
He has worked with numerous editorial teams to create the following magazines: The Artist’s Magazine, Acrylic Artist, Cloth Paper Scissors, Pastel Journal, Drawing, Southwest Art, The Collector’s Guide of New Mexico, and Watercolor Artist.
He oversaw the content direction for North Light Books and IMPACT books, as well as videos produced by Artists Network. He has worked very closely with many prominent art educators across the US and Canada, including Charles Reid, Nancy Reyner, Richard McKinley, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, Sandra Duran Wilson, Lee Hammond, Patti Brady, Linda Kemp, Nita Leland, Jean Pederson, and Betsy Dillard Stroud.
Jamie holds a degree in Fine Art from Xavier University where he studied painting and drawing. He has worked in a variety of media over the years, including oil, acrylic and most recently, mixed media.
In addition to making art, Jamie has a huge sweet tooth that he counteracts by running about 25 miles each week. He also enjoys working on his 100-year-old home in the historic Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. To view his artwork and sign up for his newsletter visit
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
