Usborne How To Books are full of creative ideas and simple step-by-step instructions. The How To Books are a great way to get reluctant readers to read.
Some of the best How To Books that Usborne publishes are the Drawing Books and the Art Ideas Books. There are Art and Drawing Books available for many different age ranges and levels of ability.
Some of the best How To Books that Usborne publishes are the Drawing Books and the Art Ideas Books. There are Art and Drawing Books available for many different age ranges and levels of ability.
Age 10 and Up
This is an inspiring guide to drawing and painting which will appeal to both beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. It shows how to draw and color a huge variety of different subjects, in styles ranging from cartoon to collage, using a number of ingenious and effective techniques. All of the beautifully finished pictures are accompanied by step-by-step sketches which show how to build up the picture in stages. A useful reference section provides details of artists' materials, what sort of picture style they are suited to, and how to use them to maximum effect.
This is an inspiring guide to drawing and painting which will appeal to both beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. It shows how to draw and color a huge variety of different subjects, in styles ranging from cartoon to collage, using a number of ingenious and effective techniques. All of the beautifully finished pictures are accompanied by step-by-step sketches which show how to build up the picture in stages. A useful reference section provides details of artists' materials, what sort of picture style they are suited to, and how to use them to maximum effect. |  |  |  |  |  |
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Age 9 and Up
This book shows how to capture on paper the beauty and power of all sorts of horses and ponies, ranging from Shires to Shetlands. It includes simple methods for getting the shape and proportions right, and tips for using different materials and drawing styles.
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Age 6 and Up
This pocket-sized guide is full of tips and ideas to help you draw all kinds of creatures and contraptions. Using easy, step-by-step examples, it shows you how to build up detailed scenes from basic shapes. It is also packed with expert advice on techniques and materials for producing really professional-looking pictures. This book also contains Usborne-recommended Web sites that you can visit to find out more. For direct links to these sites, and pictures from the book for you to download, go to Usborne Quicklinks at www.usborne-quicklinks. com. The material in this book is also available in twelve separate titles: How to Draw Cartoons, Dinosaurs, Monsters, Machines, Ghosts, Animals, People, Cats, Horses, Maps, Buildings, & Papercraft. |  |  |  |  |  |
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Age 4 and Up
Children love drawing, but can become frustrated when their pictures do not turn out how they want. This award-winning book is packed with attractive drawings of animals, with very clear step-by-step picture instructions showing how to do them. Precise hand-control is not required, so even very young children will be able to achieve some delightful results.
Children love drawing, but can become frustrated when their pictures do not turn out how they want. This award-winning book is packed with attractive drawings of animals, with very clear step-by-step picture instructions showing how to do them. Precise hand-control is not required, so even very young children will be able to achieve some delightful results. |  |
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