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1) Drawing
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Capturing creativity on paper is one of the most satisfying pastimes – but it can also be one of the trickiest! This accessible guide to drawing introduces readers to the basic skills they'll need to master this timeless art form. Simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by illustrations ensure readers will have fun as they explore this invigorating hobby. As they gain confidence, cool tips encourage readers to channel their creativity. Readers...
2) Drawing
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This book introduces the reader to drawing, examining what drawing is, what drawings can be made of, what drawings can show, differences in size, technique and style, historical and modern examples, and examples from different cultures.
3) Drawing
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Drawing is a great artistic outlet. And all one needs is a piece of paper and a pencil! But drawing can be tricky when first starting out. The illustrated step-by-step projects found in this book will impart basic art theory by teaching students how to interpret and reconstruct things they see as series of simple shapes.
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"People are some of the hardest figures to draw, but young readers are given the tools to successfully complete drawings of people in a variety of settings through this helpful how-to guide. Through the use of encouraging text and clear steps, readers are able to develop their artistic skills and gain inspiration from a number of colorful illustrated examples. In addition, helpful tracing shapes are also included to give readers a strong foundation...
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"Thanks to the handy tracing shapes provided in this helpful how-to guide, drawing animals has never been easier! Readers are introduced to the fun of using shapes to create cool and cute animal pals as they follow along with each set of step-by-step instructions. With colorful illustrations serving as examples for each project, readers are given the tools and structure to develop their artistic skills in a stress-free, encouraging way. They're even...
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It's a prehistoric party when readers get to draw friendly and fierce dinosaurs! With the help of colorful examples and simple text, readers are able to develop the foundations of strong artistic skills without stress. They're encouraged to draw a variety of dinosaurs, from the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Diplodocus. Clear step-by-step instructions help readers start, but then they're able to get creative. By adding their own shading, colors, and details...
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The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to life drawing.
Learn to:
• Portray figures in movement
• Create believable dimension
• Correctly gauge figure proportions and foreshorten limbs
• Get the most out of a life drawing class
• And more!
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Landscape presents endless possibilities for artists, from simple garden views to mountainous panoramas, seascapes and urban scenes. This handy guide shows how to create successful landscape drawings, with advice on choosing your composition and rendering elements of the natural world such as water, trees and rocks. Whether you are an experienced draughtsman or a complete beginner, the inspiring examples and step-by-step exercises in this book will...
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Capturing a likeness of another human being is one of the greatest and most enjoyable challenges for artists. In this guide, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to portrait drawing, backed up by step-by-step demonstrations and inspiring examples. Starting with the proportions of the head and how to measure it accurately, you will learn to closely observe your sitter's features and build up a convincing likeness.
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Full of character and endlessly varied, our furry friends make great drawing subjects. In this book, author and artist Duncan Smith shows how you can use simple shapes to build up realistic drawings of all types of animals, from cats and dogs to farmyard animals, horses and birds. Whether you want to sketch wildlife on location or create a memorable portrait of your pet, the inspiring examples and step-by-step demonstrations will help you to achieve...
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Ready-to-hand, varied and versatile, still-life subjects are ideal drawing material. This handy guide provides an accessible introduction to the genre, from drawing single objects such as vases and fruit, to more complex themed compositions. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced draughtsman, the clear demonstrations and step-by-step exercises in these pages will teach you to create realistic, attractive still-life drawings.
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Perspective is key to making your artworks look convincing and three-dimensional, yet it can be a daunting prospect for artists. This handy guide sets out the rules of perspective clearly and simply, using demonstrations and step-by-step exercises. You will learn how the same perspective rules underpin compositions of all types, from panoramic landscapes to urban scenes, interiors, simple objects and human figures.
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"Readers are able to create their own beautiful landscapes after they learn to draw flowers, trees, and plants thanks to this helpful guide. Step-by-step instructions clearly support readers, and tracing shapes are included to give them a pattern to follow. This helps young artists build up their confidence, and the supportive tone of the text encourages them every step of the way. In addition, readers are instructed to use their own creativity to...
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Little grabs people's imaginations more than fire-breathing dragons, magical elves, and other fantastic creatures. Now with this eBook, fantasy fans can learn to draw their favorite creatures and learn more about them at the same time. Simple, step-by-step instructions team up with lively creature descriptions to teach young artists how to draw dragons, orcs, dwarves, and many other fantastical creatures.
16) Drawing animals
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144 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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"Whether you want to capture a beloved pet cat or a magnificent wolf on paper, this book provides a complete course in how to draw them. All the essential drawing techniques and materials you need are explained clearly and simply by Lucy, and two brand new sections show you how to sketch the key features of a wide variety of animals such as eyes, ears and fur, and how to capture movement. The book includes 8 exercises, so you can put you can put your...
18) Drawing Class
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Barrington Barber draws on his artistic expertise and long experience of teaching to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course to guide the aspiring draughtsman through the whole process of learning to draw.
19) Drawing Helps
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Drawing a picture helps Shawn when she is feeling low. Help Shawn cheer up after an awful baseball game as you practice reading words with "aw." This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Emerging on the fertile banks of the Nile River over five thousand years ago, ancient Egypt was a place of mummies and pharaohs, pyramids and temples--a place that sparks the imagination. Young artists can dive into the underworld with Anubis, jackal god of the dead; creep past a sentinel sphinx with the body of a lion and the head of a falcon; bow down to the beautiful Queen Nefertiti; or give praise to the murdered god Osiris, all while learning...
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