My First Book of Patterns

Author: Bobby George
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714872490
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Have you learned your colors and shapes? Now it's time to learn patterns! Stripes, polka dots, plaid, chevron, and more are featured in this first-ever patterns concept book that provides readers with the vocabulary to name what they see in the world around them. The ten most prevalent patterns are presented first as a single element (This is a circle ...), then as a pattern (... a lot of circles make polka dots!). Conceived by educators and illustrated in vivid candy-colored hues, this pitch-perfect introduction to patterns will engage the artistic, mathematical, and linguistic parts of every young child's mind.

The First Drawing

Author: Mordicai Gerstein
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316247375
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Imagine you were born before the invention of drawing, more than thirty thousand years ago. You would live with your whole family in a cave and see woolly mammoths walk by! You might even see images of animals hidden in the shapes of clouds and rocks. You would want to share these pictures with your family, but wouldn't know how. Who would have made the world's first drawing? Would it have been you? In The First Drawing, Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstein imagines the discovery of drawing...and inspires the young dreamers and artists of today.

The Drawing Book

Author: Tania Kovats
Publisher: Black Dog Pub Limited
ISBN: 9781904772811
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 317

Book Description
The works in The Drawing Book, by artists, architects, sculptors, scientists, filmmakers and thinkers of all descriptions, attest to the versatility and immediacy of drawing. From first thoughts to finely wrought, elaborate artworks, from the lightest sketch in pencil to bold, gallery-wall installations, the medium is shown as an essential vehicle for creativity. The recent prominence of artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse, Chris Ofili, Rachel Whiteread, Ellen Gallagher, and a host of others who use drawing as a final means of expression, is addressed in both the works shown and essays by curators Kate Macfarlane and Katharine Stout, and art historian Charles Darwent. The Drawing Book takes us on a journey through five themes -- measurement, nature, the city, dreams, and the body. Each is richly illustrated with a diverse range of images, from the old masters -- Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Dürer -- through great Modernist pieces by Rodin, Picasso, Matisse, and on to the contemporary artists who are reviving drawing today. A new and unique approach to an age old medium.

The Art and Science of Drawing

Author: Brent Eviston
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN: 1681987775
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 479

Book Description
Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical techniques to contemporary practices and designed an approach that combines tried and true techniques with innovative methods of his own. Now, he shares his secrets with this book that provides the most accessible, streamlined, and effective methods for learning to draw.

Taking the reader through the entire process, beginning with the most basic skills to more advanced such as volumetric drawing, shading, and figure sketching, this book contains numerous projects and guidance on what and how to practice. It also features instructional images and diagrams as well as finished drawings. With this book and a dedication to practice, anyone can learn to draw!

Drawing from Memory

Author: Allen Say
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545176867
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.

My First Learn to Draw: Animals

Author:
Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books
ISBN: 1626869030
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63

Book Description
My First Learn to Draw: Animals provides everything kids need to create their own fantastic animal adventures! My First Learn to Draw: Animals makes learning to draw simple! With step-by-step instructions, practice areas, and fun backgrounds—all especially designed for beginners—children can create wonderful works of art in no time! The book features a range of animals from lions and bears to sharks and spiders, plus a full coloring set including adorable animal pencil toppers.

Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing

Author: Lee Hammond
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581804737
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Master the Essentials of Realistic Drawings With Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing, your art will spring to life! From laughing children and frolicking tigers to fruit so vivid it makes your mouth water, you'll discover how to realistically draw your favorite subjects and how to draw them well! Learn to: Use easy-to-master graphing and shaping techniques to better portray your subject Replicate the effects of light through blending and shading Accurately render the personalities of people and animals Realistically draw flowers and natural elements by applying hard or soft edges Achieve a range of effects by using different brands of colored and graphite pencils Whether you're a beginner or a professional, with Lee Hammond's instruction you'll find the arsenal of tools you need to create stunning, real-life drawings that will captivate your audience.

The Big Book of Drawing

Author: Watson-Guptill
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0770433340
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 742

Book Description
Discover the Keys to Creating Beautiful Drawings with Master Artists Between these pages, artists of all backgrounds will find anything and everything they need to know about drawing. With thorough explanations of materials and their composition, step-by-step demonstrations, and practical advice for creating compositions, The Big Book of Drawing is a comprehensive authority on the medium that is the foundation of all other visual arts. Learn how to handle charcoal, pastel, pencil, and an array of inks; master various shading techniques, including cross-hatching and chiaroscuro; and discover the secrets to constructing attractive and unique compositions. Aspiring artists will learn from the best, with a plentiful array of work by old masters, such as Van Dyke, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, and others. This combination of a detailed instruction book and folio of masterpiece art inspires and informs artists in a way that no other drawing book does.

My First Book of Tracing

Author: Kumon
Publisher: Kumon Publishing North America
ISBN: 9784774307077
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Kumon Basic Skills Workbooks ensure that children master pencil-control skills with ease so that they love learning independently. Everything in our Basic Skills Workbooksfrom the sturdy paper to the engaging contentis designed with the best interests of your child in mind.

The Usborne Big Drawing Book

Author: Fiona Watt
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794533656
Category : Animals in art
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
By following the very simple step-by-steps in this fun drawing book you can draw dolphins diving in the sea, knights guarding a castle, monster faces, buzzing bees, and lots, lots more.