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Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Castles and Cathedrals, Skyscrapers and Bridges, and So Much More...

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Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw famous structures from all over the world, as well as an igloo, a barn and silo, a windmill, and even a teepee. Ames's illustration style and renowned drawing method has made him a leader in the step-by-step drawing manual, and the 31 books in his Draw 50 series have sold more than three million copies. Ames's instruction allows seasoned artists to refine their technique and guides amateurs to develop their own artistic abilities. Even the youngest artists can draw the tallest, grandest structures. It's easy to construct any type of building when it's done the Draw 50 way. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watson-Guptill; NO-VALUE edition (February 12, 2013)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823086046


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 47


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.22 x 10.7 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #106,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #26 in Pastel Drawing #48 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation #132 in Pencil Drawing


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    • Not just for kids; great for beginner adults too!
I'm not an artist of any kind, but on my very first attempt I was able to draw an artsy iteration of the Empire State building that my family was able to identify as said Empire State building! I really like how the book has a wide variety of buildings, shapes, and depth perspectives, and so if you're not liking those attributes on a particular project, you inevitably will find one that covers the same skills but as something you do actually like. There are definitely spots where you have to go between two pages to figure out where exactly the lines are taking you, but it's super trouble-shootable. This book both allows and encourages you to work backwards so you actively learn how the lines work together, thus you can apply the lessons learned to pictures of architecture not in the book. Overall it's a fantastic, accessible, and fundamental book for beginners that really sets you up for success in drawing architecture broadly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020 by Maddy
    • You never know ... my grandson loved it!
I purchased this for my grandson for Christmas as he is interested in being an architect "when he grows up." When I initially flipped through this book it looked pretty juvenile. After flipping through it a second time I thought I may give it a try (drawing a building) as it looked pretty simple. I had second thoughts about giving it to my grandson who is currently 13, but I went ahead and it was the first gift he opened and he was very excited about it. We had sat down a month earlier and discussed wishes/wants/future hopes and being an architect was on his list. I am very pleased that he was pleased. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020 by Bev Johnson
    • Picture Book. No words.
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I wish this would have been labeled as a picture book. Everyone doesn’t lead. Without words and this is lacking. I’m torn between loving the clarity or just seeing the drawing and confused between trying to find all the differences between the previous picture. I didn’t want to order a puzzle book. I just wanted to get a better idea of how to draw building. This needs more pictures and relabeling. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021 by KJ KJ
    • Eclectic House Drawings
This kindlebook of Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Castles and Cathedrals, Skyscrapers and Bridges, and So Much More... by Lee J. Ames has a multitude of different images/drawings of a diverse range of houses. Some of the images that are shown for a person to draw; Leaning Tower (Pisa Italy), Big Ben (London England), Transamerica Building (San Francisco USA), Rheims Cathedral (Rheims, France), Chalet (Switzerland), Pagoda (China),Georgian House (New Hampshire U.S.A.), House, 1621 (Kent, England),Log Cabin, and more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017 by Stella Carrier
    • I'd Buy it Again
I drew the castle the day the book came and was amazed at what I could do following the step-by-step instructions. The next day I did the lighthouse and loved it, too. It's helpful to look the whole book over before getting started. I didn't read the part about drawing lines lightly and ended up doing a lot of erasing. Also, I just used a No. 2 pencil, but it would have been better to use pencils of various hardnesses/softnesses, and a blending stick at the end. I have a lot of drawing books but have never been real happy with instructions for drawing buildings. I'm just a casual drawer -- just for my own pleasure, and this book was perfect for that, but I think it would also serve the more serious artist well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015 by Tamara
    • My 12-year-old friend loves this book!
I bought this for a 12-year-old's birthday. This child had just expressed frustration at wanting to do architectural drawings of exterior elevations and was having trouble with how to begin and then proceed. There are really no written directions. It is all drawings in stages. I also gave her good drawing pencils and over-sized sheets of paper, which makes it easier to complete this type of drawing. She loves this book and I know it will get lots of use. We plan to erect a building with a set of antique walnut architectural blocks that I inherited and try to draw from that "real life" example and then expand to drawing buildings in our community. I was also amazed at how quickly the item arrived. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015 by Deborah Knittel
    • It's Okay for What It Is
I've been drawing for over 20 years with recently having an interest in drawing buildings and structures. I purchased this book thinking it would get me started on doing so, and I was excited when it arrived. It did get me started; however, I'm not thrilled about the instructions. I do like that it doesn't have worded instructions, but as one reviewer mentioned, it jumps from simplicity to complexity in a matter of four "steps." Not to mention, when it comes to the "final" step, it's completely finished! Where did those extra lines come from?! Sometimes it's difficult to make out the lines or dots in the finished products because they're so close together. If I didn't have drawing experience, this would be extremely challenging. I don't know how this is appropriate for an 8 year old but people develop at their own pace. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017 by Aya
    • an EXCELLENT beginners basic to drawing buildings and other Structures
This is a very basic drawing book, shows drawing lines placement step by step,( with out written words) if you dutifully dislike rulers and measurements (preferring eyeing measurements) This is the book for you! If you desire rulers and measurements of course you may! Each picture ends with a basic sketch out line with some details. If desire more detailing and more elaborate buildings it's simple to mix and match different parts of Lee J. Ames buildings in this book to create your own designed look. If your not familiar with drawing architecture this is a good place to start -(trains your eye to look for the lines in buildings and how they correlate to one another), developing skills to drawing structures from photos or out in the field. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015 by Kindle Customer

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