Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical techniques to contemporary practices and designed an approach that combines tried and true techniques with innovative methods of his own. Now, he shares his secrets with this book that provides the most accessible, streamlined, and effective methods for learning to draw.

Taking the reader through the entire process, beginning with the most basic skills to more advanced such as volumetric drawing, shading, and figure sketching, this book contains numerous projects and guidance on what and how to practice. It also features instructional images and diagrams as well as finished drawings. With this book and a dedication to practice, anyone can learn to draw!

A step-by-step guide to art, covering easy painting, drawing, printing and collage techniques. The text has been organized into project-based chapters to enable budding artists to master a single technique at a time, such as sponge painting, oil pastels, continuous line drawings and collage.

A great-value spiralbound edition of this popular title in Usborne's Art Ideas series, packed with ideas for painting, drawing, printing and making collages. ?Young artists will develop their skills by following the simple step-by-step instructions to complete the inspiring projects. Includes suggestions for lots of exciting ways to use a variety of different art materials. Spiral-bound to allow easy use and transportation, and means no card will ever get lost!

This edition is filled with original ideas for painting, drawing ans collage to help novices develop their skills. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and water colour through a number of imaginative projects.

Through the use of case studies and more than 150 illustrations of patient artwork, this book summarizes findings of cognitive development and art therapy practices.