Art for Kids: Advanced Drawing: Become the Artist Only You Can Be

by Kathryn Temple

Overview

“This is a gold mine of information for any kid that doodles.”—Library Media Connection
 
This companion volume to Art for Kids: Drawing builds on skills taught in the first book, focusing on the integrating and big picture skills of drawing and the creative process. These include style, composition, content selection, sources of inspiration, quality of line (loose and gestural vs. clean and tight), as well as grounding and contextualizing subjects.
 
Filled with clear instructions, easy-to-use techniques, and a wealth of encouragement, get ready to make great original drawings. You’ll be amazed by the art they can create!
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454936961
Publisher:	Union Square Kids
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Series:	Art for Kids , #5
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,003,694
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

Kathryn Temple is a celebrated visual artist and writer. She began studying oil painting at six and has taught art to children in school and camp settings. Her paintings have been exhibited in dozens of group and solo shows and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the country. She has a MFA in painting and is a registered yoga instructor. She is also the author and illustrator of Art for Kids: Drawing in Color.

Table of Contents

How to Be the Artist Only You Can Be 1

Life Rules to Draw by (Extended Remix) 2

Materials and Basics 3

Chapter 1 Seeing with Your Imagination 5

Chapter 2 Drawing as a Form of Searching 15

Chapter 3 Creating a Cast of Characters 20

Chapter 4 Exploring Advanced Textures 33

Chapter 5 Creating a Space 53

Chapter 6 Constructing Your Drawing: Composition 65

Chapter 7 Style 77

Chapter 8 Your "What" 88

Chapter 9 Your "How": Developing Your Unique Style 95

Chapter 10 Your World 104

Appendix 112

Acknowledgments 115

Image Credits 117

Index 118