Drawing for Older Children and Teens: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too

Brookes, Mona

ISBN 10: 0874776619 / ISBN 13: 9780874776614

Published by Tarcherperigee, 1991

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0874776619I3N00

Synopsis:

Everyone can learn how to draw- and feel truly proud of the results - using Mona Brookes' proven drawing methods. Now the author of America's best-selling art instruction book for young children provides a complete course for older children, teens and adult beginners. In Part I, you'll discover the many different styles you can choose to draw in and how to develop your own personal style. In Part II, you'll discover a unique way of seeing that allows you to draw any shape you observe. You'll learn the basics (from buying art supplies to planning your compositions) and all the good stuff- proportion, scale, perspective, contrast shading and special effects. Lastly, Mona provides essential information on drawing the human form, animals, still, landscapes, and buildings. It's all here. Now nothing can prevent you from discovering the joys of drawing. Open this book and you'll see what creative possibilities await you! Drawing For Older Children & Teens includes special sections for art teachers and educators.

About the Author: Mona Brookes is an internationally acclaimed art educator who has been a consultant to schools and museums worldwide. She is the founder of the Monart Drawing Schools with 20 branches, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, St. Louis, and Detroit. Her first book, Drawing with Children, has sold over 250,000 copies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Drawing for Older Children and Teens: A ...
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket