Draw 500 Fantastic Foods by Zoe Ingram Review & Giveaway

When I was studying art I always thought paintings of fruit bowls were really boring. That is until I took painting, art history, and art foundations. Which taught me so much more then just looking at pictures.

Drawing the most common place things are the best way to develop your artist style. There are those lucky people out there who just look at something and their brain just transfers it to paper, canvas or whatever. I was never one of those people. My art takes time and practice.

To say I've been out of practice is an understatement.

When I saw this doodle/sketch book I new I had to have it. When I'm planning on what to make next I always doodle little sketches next to my list. I should actually keep some of them. Perhaps I can start showing them off here, British Bake Off style. The drawings of the cakes and bakes are probably my favorite part of the show!

Throughout the book are Zoe Ingram's food drawings to get you started and give you inspiration. She shows great ways to shade and tint your images with thick and thin lines. If you happen to have the food item you want to draw in your fridge or cupboard grab it out and study it! Everyone has their own style - copying work is great when learning, but you'll never get anywhere without being original! 

I've enjoyed this book so much the publishers sent me two copies! One for myself and one to giveaway! I have included a package of 12 colored pencils that are double sided to give you a total of 24 colors! With fun color names like 'fudge' and 'bubblegum' I knew it would make a perfect pair! 

For your chance to win a copy of Draw 500 Fantastic Foods and Derwent Academy Flip Pencils (24 colours) follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter below! 

Must be a UK resident and 18 years of age. I do check that the winner has done what they said they did to enter. If the winner does not respond within a week a new winner will be chosen.  

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notes: I was provided the book to review and to giveaway from the publishers Quarry; all opinions and images are my own.