Books in How to Draw series

We are a nation of animal lovers, and what better way to capture the spirit of your beloved pet than to capture them in a work of art? Taking care to illustrate the best ways to capture the images of various animals, 'Pets' covers all the basic steps to creating a wonderful, personal portrait. The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone lines highlight each step.

Learn how to draw adorable manga- and anime-style illustrations, including popular chibi onesies and adorable kawaii critters, with step-by-step instructions.Open your sketch book and begin to doodle and create in your favorite anime styles with this step-by-step drawing instructional handbook for kawaii (cute) and chibi (small) people, animals, mystical creatures, food, and more. Just starting with illustrating? Drawing Chibi is the perfect guide for beginners and budding artists alike. Start with simple illustrations like an usagi (bunny), same (shark), and aisukurimu (ice cream) before moving on to fun, multi-step illustrations like the yosei (fairy), ninja, and (uber-popular) animal onesies. Each instructional series shows how to lay out the illustration, correctly size each element, then carefully draw each feature. Workbook-style pages adjoining each illustration provide a space for readers to try their hand at practicing each drawing multiple times.

Almost 5, years ago, wooly mammoths roamed the land and could stand up to 16 feet tall. Readers will learn to draw mammoths and other long extinct creatures using this helpful volume. Basic concepts such as sketching and perspective are introduced using easy-to-follow language. Prehistoric creatures are broken down into lines and shapes, allowing young artists to draw their favorite extinct animals.

Learn the basics of cartooning with Jack Keely and Carson van Osten!Cartooning 1 explores the basics of cartooning, from character construction to figures in motion, and shows you how to create a variety of lovable characters—from a perky puppy to a personable toaster! With step-by-step projects and artist's tips on drawing humans, cute critters, and anthropomorphized objects, you’ll find a wealth of charming cartoons to inspire and guide you as you learn the art of traditional cartooning, step by easy step. In this book, Jack Keely (with some help from Carson van Osten) invites you into the cartooning world and explains his drawing techniques, as well as his methods of developing a cartoon to its fullest. You will learn to impart personality and expression as you discover a host of tips and techniques that will help you bring your cartoons to life. This book will be a welcome addition to any cartoonist's library! Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Cartooning 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.

Aspiring artists can capture the beauty of ballet as they use this beginner's drawing guide. Simplicity and practice are the keys. The step-by-step exercises are easy to follow — making this an ideal book for children — and each "how-to" page is followed by a blank page useful for sketches. With easy-to-follow techniques, this popular Dover author helps young hands create 30 different pictures: dancers lacing ballet shoes, working at the barre, warming up and stretching, and executing arabesques, pirouettes, grand plies, and other positions. There's an assortment of stage-worthy accessories to draw, too, including festive tutus, hair wreaths, and costumes from such favorite ballets as Swan Lake, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker.

With How to Draw Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants, anyone can share the fun of this bubbly yellow sea sponge's adventures with his whole crew of friends. Learn to draw SpongeBob, his pet snail Gary, best buddies Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks, neighbor Squidward, and other seaworthy characters from the TV show and feature film in a variety of moods and poses. Special tidbits about SpongeBob, his nautical neighbors, and their world will help the bubbly characters come to life in the most entertaining saltwater paradise in the world—Bikini Bottom! This book is perfect for anyone interested in the fascinating world of cartooning.

How to Draw Sea Animals FeaturesLearn how to draw sea animals including Octopus, Shark, Mermaid, Seahorse, Jellyfish, Penguin, Crab, Turtle and many more. 40 pages of sea animal drawing Extra space to practice your drawing Full-color instructions Learn how to draw each sea animal in 9 easy to follow steps Instructions prepared by drawing teacher How to Draw Sea Animals Learning how to draw sea animals is fun and easy. Follow the 9 simple step-by-step instructions to create your own sea animal drawing by creating and joining shapes together. This book is perfect for young children and teenagers with an interest in drawing or art. Practice space is available for you to draw sea animals time and time again. How to Draw Sea Animals Benefits Child Development This book has been designed by an educator to enable self-development through the drawing of shapes. This book will teach your child how to draw sea animals. Improvement of hand-eye coordination. Improvement of creative thinking and imagination. Children benefit from dawing as a form of communication and expression. Reduced stress and improved concentration.