Have you always wanted to be able to draw? Do you want to be top of your art class? With this 'Drawing and Sketching' book, part of the 'Learn Art' series from QED, now's your chance. It features step-by-step instructions that show you how to draw everything from cyclists and animals to cityscapes. It includes a wide range of exciting and imaginative projects to help young children master different art and craft techniques such as printmaking, collage, painting and stencilling, cartooning and model-making. It features inspiring ideas that encourage children to experiment with different materials, such as paint, coloured tissue paper and papier mache. It offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photographs that teach basic skills. It draws inspiration from different cultures and traditions, such as ancient Aboriginal handprints, African masks, medieval stained-glass windows, Chinese calligraphy and Faberge eggs.

 

This book is part of a book series called Qed Learn Art .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by QED Publishing .

Deri Robins is an experienced author who specializes in art and craft activity books for children. She lives in Bath, in south-west England. Sue Nicholson worked in publishing as an editor and spent several years in Asia, working in Hong Kong, and then in Tokyo, Japan. She has been a freelance writer and editor since 1996. Sue has written many books for children, from pre-school novelty books to non-fiction reference titles and craft books.

This book has the following chapters: Getting started p4 Get inspired! p6 Colour and shade p8 Self-portrait p10 Drawing faces p12 Drawing people p14 Moving figures p16 Perfect pets p18 Fur and feathers p20 Drawing a view p22 Looking at trees p24 Cityscapes p26 Using a grid p28 Glossary p30 Index p31 Notes for teachers p32