A companion to “Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook,” this playful and motivational sketchbook from New York Times bestselling author-artist John Hendrix will inspire creativity in artists of any age or experience level.
Have you ever wanted to draw but fear of being “bad” kept you from even trying? Or you have no idea where to start? Good news: There is no “wrong” way to draw!
Blending drawing prompts, visual metaphors and entertaining games, award-winning and bestselling illustrator John Hendrix will help you build an expansive list of 100 things and more that you love to draw—and to unlock your boundless imagination.
Designed for curious, imaginative kids, “100 Things You Love to Draw” helps young artists build confidence by drawing things they already care about. With open‑ended prompts and gentle guidance, this book encourages experimentation, creativity and self‑expression—without pressure or rules.
It’s an inviting, screen‑free way to enjoy drawing, develop skills and discover the joy of making art.
About the author
John Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel “The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis”; “The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler,” an NPR Best Book; “Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook”; and many others.
Hendrix is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and founding chair of the MFA in illustration and visual culture program at WashU’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. He lives in Webster Groves, Missouri.