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Books in Learn to Draw series

  • Learn to Draw Dinosaurs

    Robbin Cuddy

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr., Sept. 1, 2015)
    Learn to draw all of your favorite dinosaurs step by step!Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Dinosaurs offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color illustrations, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of dinosaurs, including a triceratops, a pteranodon, and a tyrannosaurus. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, circle, or triangle, and progresses to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting details and fun facts about each dinosaur. With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, Learn to Dinosaurs is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite dinosaurs, in addition to developing their artistic talents.
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  • Learn to Draw Marvel Avengers: How to draw your favorite characters, including Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, Black Panther, Black Widow, and more!

    Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

    Spiral-bound (Walter Foster Jr, Sept. 4, 2018)
    Use the easy-to-follow drawing exercises in this book to learn how to draw your favorite Avengers characters! The Avengers assemble in Learn to Draw Marvel Avengers, a 64-page, spiral-bound guide that shows artists of all skill levels how to draw characters from the world’s most powerful Super Hero team. Inside you'll find drawing projects for Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man, Blank Panther, and Captain Marvel. You will learn using three different methods: tracing, the grid-drawing method, and the basic shapes method. The basic shapes method may seem challenging at first, but the step-by-step instructions guide you through it, beginning with simple shapes. Each step builds upon the last, and before you know it, you end up with a finished drawing of a super spy, a Wakandan king, or the God of Thunder! This book includes tracing paper to accompany the tracing projects, practice grids to draw on, and practice pages after each basic shapes project. Use these included practice pages to get started directly within the pages of the book. All you need is a pencil! With step-by-step instruction, professional Marvel artist tips, and bonus character biographies and fun facts, Learn to Draw Marvel Avengers provides countless hours of artistic fun for Marvel fans of all ages and all skill levels. So grab your drawing pencils and get ready for an artistic adventure with the Avengers!
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  • How to Draw Sea Creatures: Step-by-step instructions for 20 ocean animals

    Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team, Russell Farrell

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr, Oct. 30, 2018)
    Few artistic subjects can compete with the vibrant, colorful splendor of the ocean and its inhabitants. Now kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world with How to Draw Sea Creatures, where they’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 20 different aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes. Starting with basic shapes and following through, step by step, to finished illustrations, kids will learn to draw a variety of ocean animals, including:OctopusSea horseDolphinSharkPuffer fishSea starHumpback WhaleSea otterClown fishand many more!Fascinating facts about the featured animals provide additional inspiration and learning opportunities along the way. With How to Draw Sea Creatures, kids will soon be rendering their own astounding aquatic world! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Animal Friends, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.
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  • How to Draw Military Machines: Step-by-step instructions for 18 high-powered vehicles

    Tom LaPadula

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr, Oct. 30, 2018)
    Learning to draw doesn’t get more exciting than this! Young artists will revel in the variety of explosive drawing subjects featured in How to Draw Military Machines, including a twin-engine attack helicopter, a guided missile submarine, F-16 fighter jet, B-52 bomber, and more. Each drawing lesson starts with a basic shape, such as a rectangle or oval, and then progresses step by step to a realistic rendering of the featured subject, including a color final. Engaging text tells a little bit about each subject, while fun facts about these impressive military machines educate children as they draw for an enjoyable, well-rounded artistic experience. Kids will enjoy the 32 pages of drawing instructions for a variety of super-powered vehicles, including:Twin-engine attack helicopterB-52 bomberM1 Abrams battle tankStealth fighter jetF-14F-16Guided missile submarineM36 tank destroyer Nuclear-powered supercarrierand more! Just start with the basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating you own masterpieces in no time!
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  • How to Draw Dogs & Puppies: Step-by-step instructions for 20 different breeds

    Diana Fisher

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr, Oct. 30, 2018)
    Learn the secrets to drawing realistic dogs and puppies through step-by-step projects, focusing on techniques specific to drawing canines, from creating a variety of fur types and features to achieving accurate proportions. Facts and trivia add to the fun and learning along the way.​How to Draw Dogs & Puppies is perfect for beginning artists who want to draw their best friends—the ones with four paws and fur, that is! The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular dog breeds, including:Golden RetrieverPugPomeranianDachshundBeagleSiberian HuskyGerman ShepherdGreat DaneChihuahuaAnd more beautiful dogs and puppies!Beginning with a basic shape, young artists proceed step by step to a final piece of color artwork. Following the simple prompts, children will make beautiful renderings of their favorite canines; and with the featured fun facts, have more things to love about them! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.
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  • Learn to Draw Reptiles & Amphibians

    Diana Fisher

    Paperback (Walter Foster, July 1, 2006)
    This colorful book reveals a spectacular world of rare and exciting creatures with easy-to-follow illustrations for drawing 29 different species. And the book features fascinating facts about each subject--from iguanas and snakes to turtles and alligators--so kids can learn as they draw!
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  • Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies

    Robbin Cuddy

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr., April 1, 2014)
    Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies includes fun, engaging content featuring the loyal and favorite canine companions children know and love. With this fun and educational drawing book, budding artists will discover just how easy it is to draw more than two-dozen breeds of dogs, ranging from small and sassy to big and burly. The book opens with a brief introduction to the tools and materials young artists need to get started, as well as several warm-up exercises. Then the real fun begins! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to draw a range of breeds, including a Labrador, an English bulldog, a Siberian Husky, a Dalmatian, and many more. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or an oval, and progresses to a finished color piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text provides fun and interesting facts about each dog, allowing for an educational, well-rounded artistic experience. Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies features dozens of fun and interesting facts, making it a perfect resource for teaching children about these wonderful furry friends, while encouraging them to express their creativity and practice their drawing skills.
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  • Learn to Draw Rainforest & Jungle Animals

    Robbin Cuddy

    Paperback (Walter Foster, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Expanding the popular collection of animal books in the Learn to Draw Series, Learn to Draw Rainforest & Jungle Animals will teach kids how easy it is to draw a variety of exciting and exotic creatures from around the world. Each project starts with a basic shape and progresses with simple-to-follow steps to a finished realistic final colored artwork. While they’re learning, kids will also discover fun facts about each featured animal.
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  • Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens

    Robbin Cuddy

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr., May 6, 2015)
    Perfect for artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes and much more. Children will love learning to draw their favorite types of felines, including the: -Bengal -British Shorthair -Persian -Ragdoll -Sphinx The book opens with brief information for getting started and the most popular breeds, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each breed. With a mix of art instruction and engaging information, Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite animals and pets, in addition to expressing their artistic side.
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  • Learn to Draw Your Favorite Disney/Pixar Characters

    Disney Storybook Artists

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr, Oct. 2, 2018)
    Aspiring artists can now re-create the remarkable characters of Disney•Pixar films using Learn to Draw Your Favorite Disney•Pixar Characters as their guide. Following simple instructions, artists-in-training can learn to draw the entertaining personalities from Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Up, Inside Out, Coco, and more. In this book, after an introduction to art tools and materials, a series of drawing exercises invites artists to warm up and learn a few basic drawing techniques. Then the real fun begins! The easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the drawing process; each step builds upon the last until the character is complete! You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Learn to Draw Your Favorite Disney•Pixar Characters, and flip to the character you want to draw. You’ll draw the basic shapes shown in step one, and move on to step two, step three, and keep going! The new lines in each step are shown in blue, so you’ll know exactly what to draw. After adding all the details in each step, darken the lines you want to keep and erase the rest. Finally, add color to your drawing with felt-tip markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or acrylic paints. Along the way, professional Disney artists share helpful tips and tricks for bringing the characters to life. With a range of fun and exciting characters in a variety of poses, young fans will enjoy learning to draw Woody, Buzz, Sulley and Mike, Nemo, Dory, Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Lightning McQueen, Mater, Joy and Sadness, and many more, just like the pros do!
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  • Learn to Draw Military Machines

    Tom LaPadula

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr., Feb. 8, 2016)
    Learn to draw all of your favorite military vehicles--step by step!Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Military Machines offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of military vehicles, including the B-52 Bomber, the M1 Abrams Battle Tank, and the stealth fighter jet. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, circle, or triangle, and progresses to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each vehicle and what it is used for. With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, Learn to Draw Military Machines is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite vehicles, in addition to developing their artistic talents.
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  • Learn to Draw Sea Creatures: Step-by-step instructions for more than 25 ocean animals - 64 pages of drawing fun! Contains fun facts, quizzes, color photos, and much more!

    Robbin Cuddy

    Paperback (Walter Foster Jr, Oct. 1, 2014)
    Young aspiring artists everywhere will be drawn to the selection of ocean animals included in Learn to Draw Sea Creatures, which includes a variety of popular ocean dwellers, such as the beluga whale, manatee, dolphin, sea lion, orca, and many more. This book opens with brief information for getting started, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Young artists-in-training will learn to draw their favorite ocean animals by following the step-by-step instructions in this beautifully illustrated book. Each lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or an oval, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text provides fun and interesting facts about each animal, allowing for an educational, well-rounded drawing experience. Learn to Draw Sea Creatures is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite ocean animals, as well as express their artistic side.
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