From initial concept to finished art, the "Learn to Draw" series provides young and beginning artists with practical step-by-step instruction in a warm, friendly voice.
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Grade 4-7-A useful, easy-to-follow instruction book. Directions are provided in the form of step-by-step, black-and-white drawings; youngsters start with a simple shape, add details, and later erase the lightly drawn basic shape. Pencil is the only medium explored. Tips include shading techniques and suggestions to observe the subject carefully. Very brief information pertaining to the ocean animals themselves is given as well.
Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"You can draw." I've heard that a lot, since I was a kid. "You have real talent."
I have 2-point perspective drawings I did at age 5.
Was that simply talent? No, you need more than talent: you need skills (nobody's born with skills!). You need practice (you don't get practice if you don't try - and try again). And you need encouragement - otherwise you may start to believe, in a weak moment, that you "can't" draw.
The reason I could draw buildings in perspective at age 5 is that my father saw how much I loved to draw, and showed me how to draw in perspective.
Here's some advice that I hope will encourage you:
1) Draw easy stuff when you're "off." Draw difficult stuff when you're "on." The cartoon character you've drawn three gazillion times is easy - great to cheer you up on a rainy day. But if you want to get good, forget your cartoon character for a while. Really LOOK at something real and then draw it: your hand. Your foot. Your face in the mirror. Your mother. Your cat.
2) Don't worry about special pencils or paper if you don't already have them. DO make sure you have good light when you draw.
3) Put your name on your drawing, and the date, and keep it. The Great Unsolved Mystery of the World (IMHO) is why some drawings get better when they just sit around for a while - sometimes a year or more. Don't throw them out!
4) Have fun!
I have 2-point perspective drawings I did at age 5.
Was that simply talent? No, you need more than talent: you need skills (nobody's born with skills!). You need practice (you don't get practice if you don't try - and try again). And you need encouragement - otherwise you may start to believe, in a weak moment, that you "can't" draw.
The reason I could draw buildings in perspective at age 5 is that my father saw how much I loved to draw, and showed me how to draw in perspective.
Here's some advice that I hope will encourage you:
1) Draw easy stuff when you're "off." Draw difficult stuff when you're "on." The cartoon character you've drawn three gazillion times is easy - great to cheer you up on a rainy day. But if you want to get good, forget your cartoon character for a while. Really LOOK at something real and then draw it: your hand. Your foot. Your face in the mirror. Your mother. Your cat.
2) Don't worry about special pencils or paper if you don't already have them. DO make sure you have good light when you draw.
3) Put your name on your drawing, and the date, and keep it. The Great Unsolved Mystery of the World (IMHO) is why some drawings get better when they just sit around for a while - sometimes a year or more. Don't throw them out!
4) Have fun!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great step by step directions for awesome results!,
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This review is from: Draw Ocean Animals (Learn to Draw (Peel)) (Paperback)
My 7 year old daughter chose this book at her school book fair. She loves to draw, and with the step by step instructions in this book, her ocean creatures are great. People are always amazed at the drawings. We have tried other drawing books, without success. This book gets an A+. 10 year old big sister and her friends enjoy the book also. They are studying animals in 5th grade, and have a project to do on the different types. Each report must include a drawing of the animal they write about. This book has helped greatly with the fish. A fifth grade teacher was so impressed she asked me if I would order her this book and 4 other Draw titles by Peel Books. Thanks, from a very satisfied mom.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF SEVERAL EXTREMELY USEFUL BOOKS BY DuBOSQUE...I do love these works!,
This review is from: Draw Ocean Animals (Learn to Draw (Peel)) (Paperback)
In general, I like "how to draw" books. Specifically I like the books created by this author and illustrator, Doug DuBosque. My first exposure to his work was through is wonderful Draw Insects (Learn to Draw (Peel)) a number of year ago. That particular book led the student step by step through the process of drawing quite a large number of common insects. The work being reviewed here does the same for sea creatures.Anyone who works around children; children of various ages, will know that the great majority of them like to draw. As a matter of fact many of them find drawing almost addictive even if they are not required to do so. Take a peek inside of any student binder - you will see what I mean. DuBosque has given us a work here that allows the student or the interested "scribbler" to learn very simple techniques that produce very nice drawings of various critters of the sea. The student is led step by step using simple and basic geometric patterns and shapes to produce a very fine likeness of the animal involved. The visual instructions are quite precise and the text which accompanies each drawing provides many times on angles, shading and prospective which is not found in many such books written for children at this age level. The important thing to remember here is that all the information, as presented by the author, is extremely understandable and all follows a very logical order. I also like the way that this book, while teaching the basics, sets up a great platform on which the student can build upon and become more and more creative on their own as they practice. Now the age group targeted by this particular work may be a bit misleading. Yes, it is absolutely appropriate for the 4-8 groups but don't let that fool you. I have noted that in middle school and high school that this book, and the others by Dubosque, is some of the most popular books in the art departments and the libraries. Young folks like these books and the use them and they learn from them. Now I will tell you truthfully - While I have absolutely no talent what so ever when it comes to drawing, I can attest to the fact that even a no talented wretch such as myself can, with a bit of practice, turn out a recognizable drawing of f watery creature! I have filled-up three rather large sketch pads using this book alone as a basis. What I am trying to say is that this book is perfectly suited for anyone at any age that has an interest in having fun drawing. This is a delightful book to use, is very informative, while at the same time being a lot of fun. Don Blankenship The Ozarks
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Replacing the copy my son fell in love with!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Draw Ocean Animals (Learn to Draw (Peel)) (Paperback)
My mother purchased this book for my son for Christmas 2 years ago. He has this fascination with the ocean and loves to draw! We had a blast with this book! The pictures are VERY easy to do, and the direction....if you notice even down the to pressure of the pencil....this book is awesome! For my son - who is 9 - and me, who has taken many classes, this simplifies it.
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