Doodling in French : How to Draw with Joie de Vivre

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 . Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DANS LE JARDIN in the garden LE CAFÉ the café À LA MAISON in the home LES ACCESSOIRES accessories BON VOYAGE good journey TOUS MES RÊVES all my dreams ET MAINTENANT . . . and now . . . (pages for your doodling enjoyment)