Take a trip to Paris, without leaving your own backyard! Learn to create line drawings of all things quintessentially French with this charming volume filled with easy-to-follow exercises. Casual doodles will take on a Parisian je ne sais quoi as you render the majestic tiers of the Eiffel Tower, sketch the playful outlines of a fleur-de-lys, or learn to draw the perfect croissant. Sure to delight Francophiles and lovers of vintage ephemera alike, Anna Corba's evocative collages provide an alluring backdrop to her drawing instructions. In a gorgeous little package as pretty as a French pastry, including decorative blank pages in back that tear out so readers can doodle their own masterpieces, this sweet book is an ideal gift for anyone longing for la belle vie.
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Anna Corba is the author of several books and the creative mind behind Found Cat Studio, a line of products inspired by her love of vintage ephemera. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
but this fun and charming book gives me the directions on how to do simple 'Frenchy' designs to incorporate into my collage artwork. I love the blank and beautiful pages at the end of the book that just invite you to start drawing. I plan on buying several of these books as gifts for my special friends who can use an excuse to be creative and play!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By ST
Format:Hardcover
Even if you never pick up a pencil to doodle a single doodle from this book it's delightful. Instructions are given on how to 'draw' the doodle, then it's presented on the facing page in a collage (the cover is an example of this). I enjoyed these collages as much as the doodles! The doodles are demonstrated well, are beyond just basic and I could see them used in numerous ways beyond doodling - cards, mixed media, collage, etc. The collages with room to practice your doodling at the back are an added plus. It's an inspiring little book indeed!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Laura McHugh
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Doodling in French - How to Draw with Joie de Vivre by Anna Corba is such a gem and a delight, like the artist herself. I was so excited to get this book and pored over the beautiful pages with all the small details and wonderful photography and reproductions. I have seen Anna's work in person as a student, and the images in the book precisely depict her style and attention to detail, Anna's own joie de vivre!
I eagerly anticipated seeing the book because I am a fan of Anna's other books on the genre of how to make collages with a French flair. This book was no disappointment! The left-facing pages have simple-to-follow instructions on how to draw everyday objects such as hats, flowers and garden watering cans. They are organized by parts of the home and life in a whimsical fashion that sparks creativity and the imagination. On the right-facing pages, Anna shows how to combine the doodled object with delicate collaged elements to make sensual art pieces that stand on their own, or can be used for cards or boxes. Combined with techniques and projects from Anna's other published books, such as Vintage Paper Crafts and Making Memory Boxes, this set of examples and instructions on how to draw helps Anna's followers create the unique personal marks in their art that Anna teaches are so important.
The last part of the book is chock full of pages with starter material for you to draw in your doodles and complete your own collages, so if you don't have some French ephemera of your own at hand, fear not. You can create lovely pieces right in your own copy of this book.
What a great gift these precious smaller format books would make for a group of your besties in your book group, or as a thank you gift for bridesmaids.
I eagerly anticipated seeing the book because I am a fan of Anna's other books on the genre of how to make collages with a French flair. This book was no disappointment! The left-facing pages have simple-to-follow instructions on how to draw everyday objects such as hats, flowers and garden watering cans. They are organized by parts of the home and life in a whimsical fashion that sparks creativity and the imagination. On the right-facing pages, Anna shows how to combine the doodled object with delicate collaged elements to make sensual art pieces that stand on their own, or can be used for cards or boxes. Combined with techniques and projects from Anna's other published books, such as Vintage Paper Crafts and Making Memory Boxes, this set of examples and instructions on how to draw helps Anna's followers create the unique personal marks in their art that Anna teaches are so important.
The last part of the book is chock full of pages with starter material for you to draw in your doodles and complete your own collages, so if you don't have some French ephemera of your own at hand, fear not. You can create lovely pieces right in your own copy of this book.
What a great gift these precious smaller format books would make for a group of your besties in your book group, or as a thank you gift for bridesmaids.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doodling
A small, fun and easy to follow instruction book packed with cute French inspired doodling!!! I love the Eiffel Tower and umbrella drawings!!! Cute!!!!
Published 18 days ago by Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doodling in French
The book is just as advertised. It is full of fun ideas for "doodling." The French motifs are especially enjoyable.
Published 20 days ago by john j hindman
3.0 out of 5 stars
its ok
i really expected it to have more tutorials inside of the book and actually explain the meaning of the drawing no just the drawings in steps.
Published 27 days ago by anon.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect gift
I got this for my daughter for her birthday, because she's a doodler especially at work. She has this book displayed on her bookshelf at work so she can feel the spirit of Paris... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nathanne Verner
5.0 out of 5 stars
SUCH FUN!
This book is so much fun that my daughter, two granddaughters, and myself were all drawing from it over the holidays. I ended up buying another for their own use. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. A. Heiberg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
Bought this for my aunt and she loved it. It's a very pretty book and not too bulky. Would be nice to have around to look at or try some doodling.
Published 3 months ago by JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book
A cute book for the budding artist or for the person who likes all things French. The quality of the book is good with a sturdy cover different colored pages. Read more
Published 3 months ago by En Letang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doodling in French
Doodling in French is an excellent book. It is well written and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book.
Published 5 months ago by J. Steffey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Book!
I ordered this book and was so excited when it arrived. I love French designs and this such a wonderful book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sophia
5.0 out of 5 stars
OOh La La
This little book makes drawing look so easy and wish I would have taken it on my recent trip to try it out... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kathy
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