The subjects are such a part of our cultural fabric at this point that they're universally recognizable and beloved. It's really cool to get a good step by step set of tutorials for drawing them which result in recognizable finished pictures. I was amazed to realize that the Toy Story franchise is 25 years old this year. This tutorial guide includes all the originals and newer characters such as Gabby Gabby, Forky, Duke Caboom, and Ducky & Bunny.
There is a very abbreviated introduction with some basic drawing exercises (not many). Very basic drawing instructions and information on tools and materials should be learned elsewhere. What this book does well are the step-by-step line drawn character tutorials. Each of them is 6-8 pages long with each subsequent drawing step highlighted in blue lines.
The typesetting and page layout are upbeat and appealing with a 'storyboard' feel to them and light vibrant colors which highlight the simple line drawings so they feel dynamic and attractive.
This is a cute book which would make for nice gift giving for a budding young artist, especially if it were bundled with a roll of drawing paper and some pencils/markers, etc.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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