I’m so excited to finally share this…
My first drawing book is here!
Modern Folk Art
Draw 75 Charming Animals, Botanicals, Patterns, and More
Out now
on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones and more -
in the US and the UK.
This book brings together everything I love about drawing
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simple shapes, bold colors, and playful ideas.
Inside the book…
What you’ll learn
75 step-by-step motifs
Building from shapes
Playing with bold colors
Adding cute details
Create your own designs
"Such a gem! Illustrator Sandra Hutter breaks down decorative designs into simple, manageable shapes that anyone can follow. Sandra Hutter's color palettes and line work feel delightfully current."
— Valerie Mitchell, Mama Likes This
"I love this book. It is so fun to just look at it and even more fun to do the drawings which have simple, clear steps to make the image of animals, florals and more."
— Bz, Amazon review, 5 stars
Add your own unique twist to the timeless folk art style with this modern, step-by-step drawing guide.
In Modern Folk Art, I guide you through 75 easy-to-follow tutorials to help you draw playful folk art motifs. Alongside vibrant illustrations, I share simple techniques for creating your own artwork — from tools and drawing methods to color palettes and adding your own creative details, patterns, and designs.
You’ll learn how to draw a variety of motifs across different themes:
Florals & Botanicals
Fruits & Snacks
Friendly Creatures
Everyday Objects
Holidays
Lettering
Throughout the book, I include little tips and prompts to encourage you to be bold and explore your creativity. For me, what really makes folk art special is how you use color and small details to give your drawings personality.
Modern Folk Art is my take on this timeless style — playful, colorful, and approachable. Whether you’re just starting out or already love being creative, I hope this book helps you loosen up, try new ideas, and enjoy the process of making art.
A look inside the book
Each page walks you through simple steps to build your own motifs — starting with basic shapes, adding color, and finishing with playful details. And along the way, I’ll always encourage you to change things up and create your own versions.
Read ten pages first
My publisher put ten pages of the book online — six full step-by-step tutorials, "Be Bold!" prompts and all. No sign-up, nothing to fill in. Have a proper look before you decide.
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Reader bonus
Want to take your drawings a step further?
I'll show you how to take a simple motif and turn it into a real product — in a short, easy-to-follow video. Works with digital or hand-drawn art, whatever you prefer.
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From drawing → to real things
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