In this easy-to-follow guide, budding artists obtain practical advice in a range of approaches to portraiture. Each portrait teaches young artists something about the way to tackle depicting the features of friends, family members, and acquaintances. Readers learn that each face has an extraordinary ability to show a wide range of expressions and emotions. By changing situations, lighting, and surroundings, they will also discover that there is no...

"A wealth of media and equipment is demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques progress, you?ll explore the creative possibilities beyond one medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new light. Use the examples shown to aid expression and skill development and to look at the myriad possibilities of mixed media, which have all been selected because...

This delightful guide offers budding artists the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of fashion figure drawing. Showcasing the hip, girly artistic style of Stephanie Corfee, the step-by-step projects cover a range of looks"from sophisticated and elegant to cool and casual. The book also contains tips on accessorizing with purses, shoes, hats, and more. And for those who are serious about style, Fashion Design Workshop includes a glossary of fashion...

Carla Sonheim is an artist and creativity workshop instructor known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques designed to help adult students recover a more spontaneous, playful approach to creating. Her innovative ideas are now collected and elaborated on in this unique volume. Carla offers a year's worth of assignments, projects, ideas, and techniques that will introduce more creativity and nonsense into your art and life. Drawing Lab for...

Learn to draw and paint your favorite everyday items.

"Readers go on a drawing adventure using simple shapes. Throughout the accessible drawing exercises, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide readers as they create their own art using basic geometry. Readers learn how to draw a bus with shapes they already know. These drawing projects are made even easier with the help of illustrations, allowing readers to see the finished product and the different steps along the way. This charming set of...

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw dogs. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing such wild animals as giraffes, dolphins, sharks, and ladybugs.

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw horses. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Artists use shapes to draw pictures of all different kinds of things. Readers learn how to use this technique to draw a variety of animals with this fun-filled book. Step-by-step instructions help readers follow along with accessible activities to create unique artwork of their own. Some of the activities include how to draw a lion, a snake, a zebra, and a fish. Engaging illustrations help readers visualize every step along the way and show them...